Nerve transfer in the setting of both brachial plexus injury (BPI) and peripheral nerve injury (PNI) has become a valuable tool in the armamentarium of the hand and upper extremity…
Ulnar nerve injuries, whether traumatic or iatrogenic, lead to profound motor and sensory impairments, including reduced grip strength, fine motor dysfunction, and deformities like claw hand. The ulnar nerve, originating…
Due to its role in hand function, median nerve injuries can have a significant impact on patients’ lives. Nerve transfers can be performed alone or in conjunction with tendon transfers…
Radial nerve palsy is a devastating condition that may present with a combination of loss of elbow extension, wrist extension, or finger extension depending on the level of injury. These…
Complete brachial plexus injuries (BPI) are among the most severe and debilitating nerve injuries, often leading to extensive motor and sensory loss in the upper extremity. This paper reviews the…
Peripheral nerve injury can be caused by many etiologies including ischemic, mechanical, chemical, thermal and inflammatory insults and affects sensory, motor and autonomic function. In this article we will review…
This article describes the differences and similarities in post-acute care for patients with spinal cord injuries in Canada, the United States, and Mexico. It provides a comprehensive description of the…
The individual with spinal cord injury is the most important member of the interdisciplinary team of health care professionals who provide care and researchers who progress treatments. The consumer voice…
This article focuses on identifying how health care providers can support a person with spinal cord injury to pursue and maintain involvement in adaptive sports. Benefits and barriers of sport…
Neurogenic bowel is often overshadowed by other medical complications of spinal cord injury (SCI) but can significantly impact one’s quality of life. This article aims to illustrate the intricacies of…
