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Objective The most common compressive neuropathy of the upper limbs is carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Historically, there has been a tendency to apply immobilization in the postoperative period, a practice that has decreased in recent years. This review aims to assess whether there is scientific evidence to justify the use of immobilization in the postoperative care of CTS decompression. Methods The following databases were used: Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), PubMed National Library of Medicine - (NLM), Cochrane Library, Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), and EMBASE. The following inclusion criteria were used: 1) discussion of the postoperative period of median nerve decompression surgery in CTS; 2) comparison of results after surgical decompression in CTS between wrist immobilization or local dressing; 3) all languages, regardless of the year of publication; and 4) all types of publications. The following exclusion criteria were used: 1) studies that did not evaluate the postoperative period of CTS decompression; 2) lack of evaluation of the outcome related to the application of local dressing or some form of wrist immobilization after the surgical decompression procedure; and 3) repeated publications. Results The literature search resulted in 336 relevant publications. In the end, 18 publications were chosen. Systematic reviews, randomized clinical trials, and cross-sectional studies were found. Conclusions Due to the scarcity of evidence supporting the use of immobilization coupled with the higher costs associated with the practice, it has become less and less frequent in recent decades. Clinical relevance In the literature, two approaches to postoperative care for CTS decompression are described: immobilization or just local dressing. According to the available scientific evidence, it is worth evaluating which one is better.

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Orofacial nerve injuries may result in temporary or long-term loss of sensory function and decreased quality of life in patients. B vitamins are required for DNA synthesis and the repair and maintenance of phospholipids. In particular, vitamins B1, B6, and B12 are essential for neuronal function. Deficiency in vitamin B complex (VBC) has been linked to increased oxidative stress, inflammation and demyelination. Photobiomodulation (PBM) has antioxidant activity and is neuroprotective. In addition, a growing literature attests to the positive effects of PBM on nerve repair. To assess the effect of PBM and VBC on regenerative process we evaluated the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), nerve growth factor (NGF), myelin basic protein (MBP), laminin and neurofilaments (NFs) using Western blotting to identify regenerative pattern after chronic constriction injury of the infraorbital nerve (CCI IoN) treated by PBM, VBC or its combination. After CCI IoN, the rats were divided into six groups naive, sham, injured (CCI IoN), treated with photobiomodulation (904 nm, 6.23 J/cm2, CCI IoN + PBM), treated with VBC (containing B1, B6 and B12) 5 times, CCI IoN + VBC) and treated with PBM and VBC (CCI IoN + VBC + PBM). The treatments could revert low expression of BDNF, MBP and laminin. Also reverted the higher expression of neurofilaments and enhanced expression of NGF. PBM and VBC could accelerate injured infraorbital nerve repair in rats through reducing the expression of neurofilaments, increasing the expression of BDNF, laminin and MBP and overexpressing NGF. These data support the notion that the use of PBM and VBC may help in the treatment of nerve injuries. This finding has potential clinical applications.

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Abstract Objective The most common compressive neuropathy of the upper limbs is carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Historically, there has been a tendency to apply immobilization in the postoperative period, a practice that has decreased in recent years. This review aims to assess whether there is scientific evidence to justify the use of immobilization in the postoperative care of CTS decompression. Methods The following databases were used: Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), PubMed National Library of Medicine - (NLM), Cochrane Library, Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), and EMBASE. The following inclusion criteria were used: 1) discussion of the postoperative period of median nerve decompression surgery in CTS; 2) comparison of results after surgical decompression in CTS between wrist immobilization or local dressing; 3) all languages, regardless of the year of publication; and 4) all types of publications. The following exclusion criteria were used: 1) studies that did not evaluate the postoperative period of CTS decompression; 2) lack of evaluation of the outcome related to the application of local dressing or some form of wrist immobilization after the surgical decompression procedure; and 3) repeated publications. Results The literature search resulted in 336 relevant publications. In the end, 18 publications were chosen. Systematic reviews, randomized clinical trials, and cross-sectional studies were found. Conclusions Due to the scarcity of evidence supporting the use of immobilization coupled with the higher costs associated with the practice, it has become less and less frequent in recent decades. Clinical relevance In the literature, two approaches to postoperative care for CTS decompression are described: immobilization or just local dressing. According to the available scientific evidence, it is worth evaluating which one is better.

Resumo Objetivo A neuropatia compressiva mais comum dos membros superiores é a síndrome do túnel do carpo (STC). Historicamente, houve uma tendência à aplicação de imobilização no pós-operatório, prática que tem diminuído nos últimos anos. O objetivo desta revisão é avaliar se existem evidências científicas que justifiquem o uso da imobilização nos cuidados pós-operatórios de descompressão da STC. Métodos Foram utilizadas as seguintes bases de dados: Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), PubMed National Library of Medicine (NLM), Cochrane Library, Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), e EMBASE. Foram utilizados os seguintes critérios de inclusão: 1) discussão do pós-operatório de cirurgias de descompressão do nervo mediano na STC; 2) comparação dos resultados, após descompressão cirúrgica, na STC entre imobilização do punho ou apenas curativo local; 3) todos os idiomas, independentemente do ano de publicação; e 4) todos os tipos de publicações. Foram utilizados os seguintes critérios de exclusão: 1) estudos que não avaliaram o pós-operatório de descompressão da STC; 2) falta de avaliação do resultado relacionado à conduta de aplicação de curativo local e/ou alguma forma de imobilização do punho após o procedimento cirúrgico de descompressão; e 3) publicações repetidas Resultados A busca bibliográfica resultou em 336 publicações relevantes. Ao final, foram escolhidas 18 publicações. Foram encontradas revisões sistemáticas, ensaios clínicos randomizados e estudos transversais. Conclusões Devido à escassez de evidências que apoiem o uso da imobilização, associada aos custos mais elevados relacionados com a prática, nas últimas décadas, essa tem se tornado cada vez menos frequente. Relevância clínica Na literatura há descrições de duas abordagens nos cuidados pós-operatórios de descompressão da STC: imobilização ou apenas curativo local. Vale a pena avaliar qual é a melhor entre as duas de acordo com as evidências científicas disponíveis.

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Objective To evaluate the technical reproducibility of a block of the pericapsular nerve group (PENG) of the hip aided or not by ultrasound in cadavers. Materials and Methods The present is a randomized, descriptive, and comparative anatomical study on 40 hips from 2 cadaver groups. We compared the PENG block technique with the method with no ultrasound guidance. After injecting a methylene blue dye, we verified the dispersion and topographical staining of the anterior hip capsule through dissection. In addition, we evaluated the injection orifice in both techniques. Results In the comparative analysis of the techniques, there were no puncture failures, damage to noble structures in the orifice path, or differences in the results. Only 1 hip from each group (5%) presented inadequate dye dispersion within the anterior capsule, and in 95% of the cases submitted to either technique, there was adequate dye dispersion at the target region. Conclusion Hip PENG block with no ultrasound guidance is feasible, safe, effective, and highly reliable compared to its conventional counterpart. The present is a pioneer study that can help patients with hip pain from various causes in need of relief.

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Abstract Objective To evaluate the technical reproducibility of a block of the pericapsular nerve group (PENG) of the hip aided or not by ultrasound in cadavers. Materials and Methods The present is a randomized, descriptive, and comparative anatomical study on 40 hips from 2 cadaver groups. We compared the PENG block technique with the method with no ultrasound guidance. After injecting a methylene blue dye, we verified the dispersion and topographical staining of the anterior hip capsule through dissection. In addition, we evaluated the injection orifice in both techniques. Results In the comparative analysis of the techniques, there were no puncture failures, damage to noble structures in the orifice path, or differences in the results. Only 1 hip from each group (5%) presented inadequate dye dispersion within the anterior capsule, and in 95% of the cases submitted to either technique, there was adequate dye dispersion at the target region. Conclusion Hip PENG block with no ultrasound guidance is feasible, safe, effective, and highly reliable compared to its conventional counterpart. The present is a pioneer study that can help patients with hip pain from various causes in need of relief.

Resumo Objetivo Propor e avaliar a reprodutibilidade técnica do bloqueio do grupo de nervos pericapsulares (pericapsular nerve group, PENG, em inglês) do quadril sem o auxílio da ultrassonografia, em cadáveres, de forma comparativa à realização do bloqueio guiado pela ultrassonografia em outro grupo de cadáveres. Materiais e Métodos Estudo anatômico randomizado, descritivo e comparativo, realizado em 40 quadris divididos em 2 grupos amostrais de cadáveres. Fez-se uma comparação da técnica do bloqueio do PENG à técnica não guiada por ultrassonografia injetando-se corante azul de metileno, seguida de dissecção para verificação da dispersão e da coloração topográfica da cápsula anterior do quadril, além de avaliação do pertuito das injeções entre as técnicas. Resultados Na análise comparativa das técnicas, não houve falha na punção, lesão de estruturas nobres no pertuito, ou diferença nos resultados. Não houve adequada dispersão do corante pela cápsula anterior somente em 1 quadril de cada grupo (5%), e em 95% dos casos submetidos a qualquer uma das técnicas observou-se dispersão adequada do corante pela região alvo. Conclusão O bloqueio do PENG do quadril sem auxílio de ultrassonografia é factível, seguro, eficaz, e com alta confiabilidade quando comparado à sua realização guiada pelo aparelho de imagem. Este estudo é pioneiro, e pode ajudar muito os pacientes que têm dor no quadril por diversas causas e necessitam alívio.

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Background Animal models are commonly used to assess the efficacy of new materials to be employed in the surgical repair of a nerve injury. However, there is no published surgical repair protocol for sciatic nerve neurotmesis in rats. Objective To produce and evaluate a protocol for the tubing technique using a polyvinyl alcohol biofilm after sciatic nerve neurotmesis. Methods Eighteen rats were randomized into 3 groups (n » 6 per group): control group - CG, neurotmesis group - NG, and neurotmesis biofilm group - NBG. The NG and NBGanimals were submitted to neurotmesis of the sciatic nerve at 60 days of life, followed by suture of the nerve stumps; in the NBG, the animals had the suture involved by polyvinyl alcohol biofilm. A descriptive evaluation of the surgical technique was performed after the experimental period. The Shapiro-Wilk normality test was used for body weight, and analysis of variance (ANOVA) with Bonferroni posthoc (p < 0.05) was applied. Results All groups showed good repair of the skin and muscle sutures; however, 33.30% of the CG presented disruption of skin points. Furthermore, 16.70% of the stumps were not structurally aligned and 33.30% had neuromas in the NG, while in the NBG, all stumps were aligned and none of them had neuroma. Conclusions The present study was able to produce a protocol with high reproducibility in view of the mechanical stability, targeting of the nerve stumps, muscle healing, the low frequency of skin breakage and the low complexity level of the technique, and it can be used in future studies that aim to evaluate other biomaterials for nerve repair in rats.

Introdução Modelos animais são comumente utilizados para avaliar a eficácia de novos materiais a ser empregados no reparo cirúrgico de lesões nervosas. No entanto, não há protocolo de reparo cirúrgico publicado para neurotmese do nervo ciático em ratos. Objetivo Produzir e avaliar um protocolo para a técnica de tubulização usando um biofilme de álcool polivinílico após uma neurotmese do nervo ciático. Métodos Dezoito ratos foram randomizados em três grupos (n » 6 por grupo): grupo controle - GC, grupo neurotmese - GN e grupo neurotmese biofilme - GNB. Os animais do GN e do GNB foram submetidos à neurotmese do nervo ciático aos 60 dias de vida, seguida de sutura dos cotos do nervo; no GNB, os animais tiveram a sutura envolvida por biofilme de álcool polivinílico. Após o período experimental, foi realizada avaliação descritiva da técnica cirúrgica. Para o peso corporal, foi utilizado o teste de normalidade Shapiro-Wilk e aplicada a análise de variância (ANOVA) com posthoc de Bonferroni (p < 0,05). Resultados Todos os grupos apresentaram bom reparo de suturas de pele e musculares; porém, 33,30% do GC apresentou rompimento dos pontos da pele. Além disso, 16,70% dos cotos não estavam estruturalmente alinhados e 33,30% apresentavam neuromas no GN, enquanto todos os cotos estavam alinhados e nenhum apresentava neuroma no GNB. Conclusões O presente estudo foi capaz de produzir um protocolo com alta reprodutibilidade tendo em vista a estabilidade mecânica, direcionamento dos cotos nervosos, cicatrização muscular, a baixa frequência de rompimento da pele e o baixo nível de complexidade da técnica, podendo ser utilizado em estudos futuros que avaliem outros biomateriais para reparo de nervo em ratos.

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RESUMEN Objetivo: Describir la incidencia de parálisis o paresias focalizadas de grupos musculares de miembro superior (MS) y de miembro inferior (MI) en sujetos post infección por SARS-CoV-2 al ingreso a kinesiología motora en un centro de rehabilitación en la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (CABA), y describir las características clínico-demográficas de los sujetos. Materiales y método: Estudio descriptivo, observacional y retrospectivo. Los datos se obtuvieron de las historias clínicas de los sujetos internados. Las variables que se registraron fueron la presencia de paresias o parálisis de grupos musculares de MS y de MI, el tiempo de evolución de la COVID-19, los antecedentes, la medicación, la duración en decúbito prono, la edad y el sexo. Se consideró una significancia estadística de p<0,05. Resultados: Se incluyeron 84 sujetos. El 85% (n=71) fueron hombres, con una mediana de edad de 62 años. La incidencia total de paresias o parálisis focalizadas de grupos musculares de MS y de MI fue del 57% (n=84). El 49% (n=41) de los sujetos presentó hipertensión arterial (HTA); el 30% (n=25) diabetes y el 29% (n=24) obesidad. El 89% (n=75) de los sujetos tomaba 3 o más medicamentos y el 56% (n=47) estuvo en decúbito prono. Conclusión: La incidencia total de paresias o parálisis de grupos musculares de MS y de MI fue del 57% (n=84) en sujetos post infección por SARS-CoV-2 al ingreso a kinesiología motora en un centro de rehabilitación en la CABA. El 56% (n=47) estuvo en decúbito prono. La mayoría de los sujetos fueron hombres de 62 años, con 55 días de evolución de la COVID-19, HTA y polifarmacia.

ABSTRACT Objective: To describe the incidence of localized paralysis or paresis of muscle groups in the upper limb (UL) and lower limb (LL) in subjects after infection with SARS-CoV-2 upon admission to physical therapy in a rehabilitation center in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (CABA), and to describe the clinical-demographic characteristics of the subjects. Materials and methods: This is a descriptive, observational, and retrospective study. Data were obtained from the medical records of hospitalized subjects. The presence of paresis or paralysis of muscle groups in the UL and LL, time of COVID-19 clinical course, medical history, medication, duration in prone position, age, and sex were registered. A statistical significance of p<0.05 was considered. Results: A total of 84 subjects were included; of them, 85% (n=71) of the subjects were men, with a median age of 62 years. The total incidence of localized paralysis or paresis of the muscle groups in the UL and LL was 57% (n=84). Forty-nine percent (n=41) of the subjects had arterial hypertension (AHT); 30 (n=25) diabetes and 29% (n=24) obesity. Eighty-nine percent (n=75) of the subjects took 3 or more medications, and 56% (n=47) were in the prone position. Conclusion: The total incidence of paresis or paralysis of the muscle groups in the UL and LL was 57% (n=84) in subjects after infection with SARS-CoV-2 upon admission to physical therapy in a rehabilitation center in CABA. Fifty-six percent (n=47) of the subjects were in prone position. Most of the subjects were 62 years old, with a 55-day course of COVID-19, AHT, and polypharmacy.

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Objective The incidence of traumatic brachial plexus injuries has been increasing considerably in Brazil, mainly due to the increase in the number of motorcycle accidents. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis of brachial plexus avulsion lesions, comparing it with the findings of physical and intraoperative examination. Methods A total of 16 patients with brachial plexus injury were prospectively evaluated and treated at the hand surgery outpatient clinic from our service. All patients underwent MRI of the brachial plexus, and the findings were inserted on a table, as well as the physical examination data, and part of the patients had the plexus evaluated intraoperatively. Results In the present study, the accuracy of MRI in the identification of root avulsion was 100%, with 100% sensitivity and specificity when comparing imaging with surgical findings. Conclusion Magnetic resonance imaging showed high sensitivity and specificity, confirmed by intraoperative findings, which allows considering this test as the gold standard in the diagnosis of avulsion in traumatic brachial plexus injuries.

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Abstract Objective The incidence of traumatic brachial plexus injuries has been increasing considerably in Brazil, mainly due to the increase in the number of motorcycle accidents. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis of brachial plexus avulsion lesions, comparing it with the findings of physical and intraoperative examination. Methods A total of 16 patients with brachial plexus injury were prospectively evaluated and treated at the hand surgery outpatient clinic from our service. All patients underwent MRI of the brachial plexus, and the findings were inserted on a table, as well as the physical examination data, and part of the patients had the plexus evaluated intraoperatively. Results In the present study, the accuracy of MRI in the identification of root avulsion was 100%, with 100% sensitivity and specificity when comparing imaging with surgical findings. Conclusion Magnetic resonance imaging showed high sensitivity and specificity, confirmed by intraoperative findings, which allows considering this test as the gold standard in the diagnosis of avulsion in traumatic brachial plexus injuries.

Resumo Objetivo A incidência de lesões traumáticas do plexo braquial vem aumentando consideravelmente no Brasil, principalmente devido ao aumento do número de acidentes de motocicleta. O objetivo do presente estudo é avaliar a sensibilidade e a especificidade da ressonância magnética (RM) no diagnóstico das lesões por avulsão do plexo braquial, comparando com os achados do exame físico e do intraoperatório. Métodos Foram avaliados prospectivamente 16 pacientes com lesão do plexo braquial atendidos no ambulatório de cirurgia da mão de nosso serviço. Todos os pacientes foram submetidos ao exame de RM do plexo braquial e os achados foram inseridos em uma tabela, assim como os dados do exame físico, e parte dos pacientes teve o plexo avaliado intraoperatoriamente. Resultados No presente estudo, a acurácia da RM na identificação de avulsão de raízes foi de 100%, com 100% de sensibilidade e especificidade comparando-se achados da imagem e cirúrgicos. Conclusão A RM mostrou alta sensibilidade e especificidade, confirmadas por achados intraoperatórios, o que permite considerar este exame como padrão outro no diagnóstico de avulsão nas lesões traumáticas do plexo braquial.

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OBJETIVO: Describir el manejo de las lesiones nerviosas de extremidad inferior atendidas en un centro de referencia en cirugía plástica y reconstructiva en la Ciudad de México. MÉTODO: Estudio descriptivo, transversal y retrospectivo, en el que se evaluaron los expedientes clínicos de pacientes atendidos por lesiones nerviosas de extremidad inferior entre 2010 y 2018. RESULTADOS: Se incluyeron 21 pacientes, 14 hombres (66.6%) y 7 mujeres (33.3%), con una edad promedio de 30.00 ± 8.89 años. Las lesiones en la extremidad derecha fueron más prevalentes (52.3%). El mecanismo de lesión más común fue por herida por proyectil de arma de fuego (28.5%) o por accidente automovilístico (13.6%). Los nervios más afectados fueron el ciático (38.0%) y el peroneo (38.0%), seguidos por el tibial (9.5%), el peroneo y el tibial simultáneamente (9.5%) y el femoral (4.7%). Las medidas de tratamiento más empleadas fueron las transferencias nerviosas (7 casos, 33.3%) y la aplicación de injertos nerviosos para el manejo de brechas (7 casos, 33.3%). CONCLUSIONES: La reparación de las estructuras nerviosas de la extremidad inferior ha recibido poca atención. Sin embargo, nuestro estudio muestra que es posible aplicar diversas estrategias reconstructivas microquirúrgicas, buscando mejorar los desenlaces funcionales de los pacientes. OBJECTIVE: To describe the management of lower extremity nerve injuries at a plastic and reconstructive surgery referral center in Mexico City. METHOD: A descriptive, transversal and retrospective study was performed, evaluating clinical records of patients with lower extremity nerve injuries managed in our center between 2010 and 2018. RESULTS: Twenty-one patients were included, 14 males (66.6%) and 7 females (33.3%); mean age was 30.00 ± 8.89 years. Right-sided injuries were more prevalent (52.3%). The most common etiologies were gunshot injuries (28.5%) and motor vehicle accidents (13.6%). The most frequently affected nerves were the sciatic (38.0%) and the peroneal nerves (38.0%), followed by the tibial (9.5%), simultaneous tibial and peroneal nerve injury (9.5%) and the femoral nerve (4.7%). Nerve transfers (7 cases, 33.3%) and autologous nerve grafts (7 cases, 33.3%) were the preferred surgical techniques for injury management. CONCLUSIONS: Repair of lower extremity nerve injuries has not been popularized, however our study shows that several microsurgical reconstructive strategies are available in order to improve functional outcomes.

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OBJECTIVE: To analyse the anatomical variations of the median nerve motor branches in the elbow region. METHODS: Twenty upper limbs of 10 adult male cadavers were prepared by intra-arterial injection of a solution of 10% glycerol and formaldehyde. All cadavers belonged to the institution anatomy laboratory. RESULTS: We found a great variability within the distribution of median nerve branches leading to forearm muscles. Only three limbs (14%) presented the normal standard of innervation described in anatomy treatises. The pronator teres muscle (PTM), flexor carpi radialis (FCR), palmaris longus (PL), and the flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS) received exclusive innervation from the median nerve in all forearms. The anterior interosseous nerve (AIN) also originated from the median nerve in all dissected limbs. CONCLUSION: A thorough understanding of the anatomy of the median nerve branches is important for performing surgeries such as: approach to the proximal third of the forearm, alleviation of pronator teres and anterior interosseous nerve compression syndromes, and distal nerve transfers. It also enables a better understanding the recovery of muscle function after a nerve injury. Level of Evidence IV, Case series.

OBJETIVO: Analisar as variações anatômicas dos ramos motores do nervo mediano na região do cotovelo. Avaliamos origem, curso, comprimento, terminações nervosas dos ramos e suas relações com estruturas vizinhas. MÉTODOS: Selecionamos 20 membros de 10 cadáveres adultos dissecados, preparados por injeção intra-arterial com solução de glicerina e formol a 10%. Todos do sexo masculino, pertencentes ao laboratório de anatomia da instituição. RESULTADOS: O primeiro ramo do nervo mediano no antebraço foi o músculo pronador redondo. A distribuição dos ramos do nervo mediano para os músculos do antebraço mostrou grande variabilidade. Apenas 3 membros (14%) apresentaram padrão normal de inervação descrito nos tratados de anatomia. Os músculos pronador redondo, flexor radial do carpo, palmar longo e flexor superficial dos dedos receberam inervação exclusiva do nervo mediano em todos os antebraços. O nervo interósseo anterior originou-se do nervo mediano nos membros dissecados. CONCLUSÃO: Conhecer a anatomia dos ramos motores do nervo mediano é importante para realizar procedimentos cirúrgicos na região como a abordagem do terço proximal do antebraço, por exemplo a liberação das síndromes compressivas do pronador redondo e do nervo interósseo anterior; as transferências nervosas distais; também entender a ordem de recuperação da função muscular após uma lesão nervosa. Nível de Evidência IV, Série de casos.

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ABSTRACT Objective: To analyse the anatomical variations of the median nerve motor branches in the elbow region. Methods: Twenty upper limbs of 10 adult male cadavers were prepared by intra-arterial injection of a solution of 10% glycerol and formaldehyde. All cadavers belonged to the institution anatomy laboratory. Results: We found a great variability within the distribution of median nerve branches leading to forearm muscles. Only three limbs (14%) presented the normal standard of innervation described in anatomy treatises. The pronator teres muscle (PTM), flexor carpi radialis (FCR), palmaris longus (PL), and the flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS) received exclusive innervation from the median nerve in all forearms. The anterior interosseous nerve (AIN) also originated from the median nerve in all dissected limbs. Conclusion: A thorough understanding of the anatomy of the median nerve branches is important for performing surgeries such as: approach to the proximal third of the forearm, alleviation of pronator teres and anterior interosseous nerve compression syndromes, and distal nerve transfers. It also enables a better understanding the recovery of muscle function after a nerve injury. Level of Evidence IV, Case series.

RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar as variações anatômicas dos ramos motores do nervo mediano na região do cotovelo. Avaliamos origem, curso, comprimento, terminações nervosas dos ramos e suas relações com estruturas vizinhas. Métodos: Selecionamos 20 membros de 10 cadáveres adultos dissecados, preparados por injeção intra-arterial com solução de glicerina e formol a 10%. Todos do sexo masculino, pertencentes ao laboratório de anatomia da instituição. Resultados: O primeiro ramo do nervo mediano no antebraço foi o músculo pronador redondo. A distribuição dos ramos do nervo mediano para os músculos do antebraço mostrou grande variabilidade. Apenas 3 membros (14%) apresentaram padrão normal de inervação descrito nos tratados de anatomia. Os músculos pronador redondo, flexor radial do carpo, palmar longo e flexor superficial dos dedos receberam inervação exclusiva do nervo mediano em todos os antebraços. O nervo interósseo anterior originou-se do nervo mediano nos membros dissecados. Conclusão: Conhecer a anatomia dos ramos motores do nervo mediano é importante para realizar procedimentos cirúrgicos na região como a abordagem do terço proximal do antebraço, por exemplo a liberação das síndromes compressivas do pronador redondo e do nervo interósseo anterior; as transferências nervosas distais; também entender a ordem de recuperação da função muscular após uma lesão nervosa. Nível de Evidência IV, Série de casos.

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Objective To evaluate the effects of swimming on nerve regeneration after sciatic nerve injury in Wistar rats. Methods A total of 30 Wistar rats was divided into 3 groups: Sham + Nat group animals that were not submitted to graft surgery and were submitted to swimming ( n = 10); Graft group: animals submitted to autologous sciatic nerve graft ( n = 10); and Graft + Nat group: animals submitted to autologous sciatic nerve graft surgery and to swimming ( n = 10). The results were analyzed on the software (GraphPad Software, San Diego, CA, USA). Results In the first evaluation, all sciatic functional index (SFI) values were similar ( p = 0.609). Thirty days after the surgical procedure, we observed differences between all the comparisons: Sham + Nat (-34.64 ± 13.89) versus Graft (-145.9 ± 26.06); Sham + Nat versus Graft + Nat (-89.40 ± 7.501); Graft (-145.9 ± 26.06) versus Graft + Nat (-89.40 ± 7.501). In the measurements (60 and 90 days), there was no statistical difference between the Graft and Graft + Nat groups, with significantly lower values in relation to the control group ( p < 0.001). The number of motor neurons presented differences in the comparisons between the Sham + Nat and Graft groups (647.1 ± 16.42 versus 563.4 ± 8.07; p < 0.05), and between the Sham + Nat and Graft + Nat groups (647.1 ± 16.42 versus 558.8 ± 14.79; p < 0.05). There was no difference between the Graft and Graft + Nat groups. Conclusion Animals submitted to the swimming protocol after the sciatic nerve grafting procedure did not present differences in the SFI values and motor neuron numbers when compared to the control group. Therefore, this type of protocol is not efficient for the rehabilitation of peripheral nerve lesions that require grafting. Therefore, further studies are needed.

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Abstract Objective To evaluate the effects of swimming on nerve regeneration after sciatic nerve injury in Wistar rats. Methods A total of 30 Wistar rats was divided into 3 groups: Sham + Nat group animals that were not submitted to graft surgery and were submitted to swimming (n = 10); Graft group: animals submitted to autologous sciatic nerve graft (n = 10); and Graft + Nat group: animals submitted to autologous sciatic nerve graft surgery and to swimming (n = 10). The results were analyzed on the software (GraphPad Software, San Diego, CA, USA). Results In the first evaluation, all sciatic functional index (SFI) values were similar (p = 0.609). Thirty days after the surgical procedure, we observed differences between all the comparisons: Sham + Nat (−34.64 ± 13.89) versus Graft (−145.9 ± 26.06); Sham + Nat versus Graft + Nat (−89.40 ± 7.501); Graft (−145.9 ± 26.06) versus Graft + Nat (−89.40 ± 7.501). In the measurements (60 and 90 days), there was no statistical difference between the Graft and Graft + Nat groups, with significantly lower values in relation to the control group (p < 0.001). The number of motor neurons presented differences in the comparisons between the Sham + Nat and Graft groups (647.1 ± 16.42 versus 563.4 ± 8.07; p < 0.05), and between the Sham + Nat and Graft + Nat groups (647.1 ± 16.42 versus 558.8 ± 14.79; p < 0.05). There was no difference between the Graft and Graft + Nat groups. Conclusion Animals submitted to the swimming protocol after the sciatic nerve grafting procedure did not present differences in the SFI values and motor neuron numbers when compared to the control group. Therefore, this type of protocol is not efficient for the rehabilitation of peripheral nerve lesions that require grafting. Therefore, further studies are needed.

Resumo Objetivo Avaliar os efeitos da natação na regeneração nervosa após a lesão do nervo ciático em ratos Wistar. Métodos Um total de 30 ratos Wistar foram divididos em 3 grupos: grupo Sham + Nat: animais que não foram submetidos à cirurgia de enxerto e foram submetidos à natação (n = 10); grupo Enxerto: animais que foram submetidos à cirurgia de enxerto autólogo de nervo ciático (n = 10); e grupo Enx + Nat: animais submetidos à cirurgia de enxerto autólogo de nervo ciático e à natação (n = 10). Os resultados foram analisados pelo software GraphPad Prism 5.0 (GraphPad Software, San Diego, CA, EUA). Resultados Na primeira avaliação, todos os valores do índice funcional do ciático (IFC) foram semelhantes (p = 0.609). Após 30 dias do procedimento cirúrgico, foram observadas diferenças entre todas as comparações: Sham + Nat (−34,64 ± 13,89) versus Enxerto (−145,9 ± 26,06), grupos Sham + Nat versus Enx + Nat (−89,40 ± 7,501), grupos Enxerto (−145,9 ± 26,06) versus Enx + Nat (−89,40 ± 7,501). Nas medidas (60 e 90 dias), não houve diferença estatística entre os grupos Enxerto e Enx + Nat, com valores significativamente menores em relação ao grupo controle (p < 0,001). O número de motoneurônios apresentou diferenças nas comparações entre os grupos Sham + Nat e Enxerto (647,1 ± 16,42 versus 563,4 ± 8,07; p < 0,05) e Sham + Nat e Enx + Nat (647,1 ± 16,42 versus 558,8 ± 14,79; p < 0,05), não havendo diferença entre os grupos Enxerto e Enx + Nat. Conclusão Os animais submetidos ao protocolo de natação após o procedimento de enxerto do nervo ciático não apresentaram diferenças nos valores de IFC e nos números de motoneurônios quando comparados com grupo controle. Portanto, este tipo de protocolo não é eficiente para reabilitação de lesões nervosas periféricas que necessitam de enxerto, sendo necessários novos estudos.

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BACKGROUND: Peripheral nerves are constant targets of traumatic injury which may result in neurotmesis and which invariably requires surgical treatment. In view of this, tissue engineering studies developed biomaterials which were first tested in animal models and used as a guide for nerve stumps in the procedure in order to speed up the healing process. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of biomaterials used in tubing technique on healing and histological and functional recovery after peripheral nerve neurotmesis in rats. METHODS: We will search PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science, LILACS, and CENTRAL (from inception onwards). Grey literature will be identified through searching dissertation databases, guidelines, policy documents, and reports. We will include randomized and non-randomized trials conducted in young adult rats with peripheral neurometsis undergoing surgical repair through tubing technique with biomaterials. Primary outcomes will be histomorphometry, immunohistochemistry of the nerve tissue, and sciatic functional index. Secondary outcome will be nerve macroscopic evaluation. Two reviewers will independently screen all citations, full-text articles, and abstract data. Potential conflicts will be resolved through discussion. The methodological quality (or risk of bias) of individual studies will be appraised using an appropriate tool. If feasible, we will conduct random effects meta-analysis. DISCUSSION: This systematic review of animal studies will identify, evaluate, and synthetize the evidence on the the efficacy of tubing technique with biomaterials compared to direct coaptation technique after peripheral neurotmesis in nerve healing and return to functionality. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION: PROSPERO CRD42018106042.

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Abstract Purpose To evaluate the normality pattern in functional tests of peripheral nerves. Methods Sixty female and sixty male Wistar rats were submitted to vibrissae movement and nictitating reflex for facial nerve; grooming test and grasping test for brachial plexus; and walking tracking test and horizontal ladder test for lumbar plexus. The tests were performed separately, with an interval of seven days between each. Results All animals showed the best score in vibrissae movement, nictitating reflex, grooming test, and horizontal ladder test. The best score was acquired for the first time in more than 90% of animals. The mean of strength on the grasping test was 133.46±12.08g for the right and 121.74±8.73g for the left anterior paw. There was a difference between the right and left sides. There was no difference between the groups according to sex. There is no statistical difference comparing all functional indexes between sex, independent of the side analyzed. The peroneal functional index showed higher levels than the sciatic and tibial functional index on both sides and sex. Conclusions The behavioral and functional assessment of peripheral nerve regeneration are low-cost, easy to perform, and reliable tests. However, they need to be performed by experienced researchers to avoid misinterpretation.

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BACKGROUND: Regional anesthesia techniques can have adverse effects, like peripheral nerve injuries. This can affect the practitioner on the choice of techniques when offering multimodal analgesia. CASE REPORT: We present the case of an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair on a patient with no comorbidities who presented peripheral nerve injury during post-op. Initially thought to have occurred as a consequence of the anesthetic technique, further study of the patient revealed the injuries to have been produced by the arthroscopic surgery. CONCLUSION: There are multiple factors that influence the possibility of peripheral nerve injury associated with nerve blocks. They can be grouped as related to the patient, the anesthetic technique or the surgical technique, the latter being the most relevant. If a patient manifests signs of peripheral nerve injury high-resolution magnetic resonance of the neural tissue must be performed immediately. Sensory nerve conduction study and electromyography must be performed 4 weeks after by an expert neurologist.

INTRODUCCIÓN: La anestesia regional puede producir como efecto adverso lesiones de nervios periféricos, lo que puede hacer desistir al anestesiólogo de realizar técnicas que mejoran la analgesia multimodal. CASO CLÍNICO: Se presenta el caso de un paciente sin comorbilidades que se operó de reparación artroscópica del manguito rotador y presentó daño neurológico postoperatorio. Inicialmente se sospechó que el daño había sido producido durante la técnica anestésica, sin embargo, el estudio adecuado demostró que el daño se relacionaba con la técnica quirúrgica. CONCLUSIÓN: Existen factores que influyen en la posibilidad de daño neurológico asociado a bloqueos de nervios periféricos que pueden ser propios del paciente, de la técnica anestésica o quirúrgicos, siendo estos últimos los más relevantes. En un paciente con clínica compatible debe realizarse resonancia magnética del tejido neural de alta resolución de forma inmediata; estudio de conducción neural sensitiva y electromiografía a las 4 semanas de evolución por un neurólogo experto.

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Purpose To evaluate the normality pattern in functional tests of peripheral nerves. Methods Sixty female and sixty male Wistar rats were submitted to vibrissae movement and nictitating reflex for facial nerve; grooming test and grasping test for brachial plexus; and walking tracking test and horizontal ladder test for lumbar plexus. The tests were performed separately, with an interval of seven days between each. Results All animals showed the best score in vibrissae movement, nictitating reflex, grooming test, and horizontal ladder test. The best score was acquired for the first time in more than 90% of animals. The mean of strength on the grasping test was 133.46±12.08g for the right and 121.74±8.73g for the left anterior paw. There was a difference between the right and left sides. There was no difference between the groups according to sex. There is no statistical difference comparing all functional indexes between sex, independent of the side analyzed. The peroneal functional index showed higher levels than the sciatic and tibial functional index on both sides and sex. Conclusions The behavioral and functional assessment of peripheral nerve regeneration are low-cost, easy to perform, and reliable tests. However, they need to be performed by experienced researchers to avoid misinterpretation.(AU)

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OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to prospectively observe gustatory and neurosensory alterations following surgical removal of mandibular third molars. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A prospective clinical study was conducted with patients who required mandibular third molar extraction, recruited from the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Federal University of Ceará (Brazil). Age, sex, and radiographic signs were recorded. The outcome variables were the presence or absence of gustatory and neurosensory alterations. The patients were observed preoperatively and at 7, 30, 90, and 180 days postoperatively by using gustatory and neurosensory tests. RESULTS: The response to sweet (p = 0.509) and sour (p = 0.078) stimulus did not alter significantly over time. The salty threshold significantly increased from the preoperative to 7- and 30-day postoperative periods, returning to baseline values at 90 days postoperatively (p = 0.038). The bitter threshold increased significantly from the preoperative to 7-day postoperative period, returning to baseline values at 30 days after surgery (p < 0.001). Regarding neurosensory evaluation, there was an altered response to stimulus at 7 days postoperatively in specific studied areas, returning to baseline values 30 days after surgery (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: The present study shows that mandibular third molar removal was associated with slight sensory disturbances related to mechanical, tactile, and gustatory perception. Regarding the recovery period, all patients returned to normal function without intervention, over a period ranging from 30 to 90 days. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: This study highlighted the importance of a sensory evaluation following removal of third molars, notably regarding mechanical perception and gustatory threshold assessment.

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OBJECTIVE: The objective of this paper was to study the anatomical variations of the flexor carpi radialis muscle (FCR) and determine in cadaver limbs whether the FCR nervous branch can be connected to the posterior interosseous nerve (PIN) without tension and how close to the target muscles the transfer can be performed. METHOD: Thirty cadaveric upper limbs were dissected. RESULTS: The FCR received exclusive innervation of the median nerve, distally to the intercondylar line of the humerus. In 5 limbs, an isolated branch was found and in 25, a common trunk with other nervous branches occurred. We investigated whether the branch for the FCR was long enough to be transferred to the PIN. The diameter of the nerve branch for the FCR corresponded on average to 50% of the PIN. CONCLUSION: In 12 limbs, the branch destined to the FCR could be connected to the PIN, distally to the nerve branches to the supinator muscle even during the movements of the forearm and the elbow. In 18 specimens, it was necessary to mobilize the PIN for this innervation. Level of Evidence IV, Case Series.

OBJETIVO: O objetivo do trabalho foi estudar as variações anatômicas do músculo flexor radial do carpo (FRC) e determinar, em membros de cadáveres, se o ramo nervoso do músculo FRC pode ser conectado ao nervo interósseo posterior (NIP) sem tensão e quão próximo dos músculos alvos a transferência pode ser realizada. MÉTODO: Trinta membros superiores cadavéricos foram dissecados. RESULTADOS: O FRC recebeu inervação exclusiva do nervo mediano, distalmente à linha intercondilar do úmero. Em 5 membros encontrou-se um ramo isolado e em 25 ocorreu um tronco comum com outros ramos nervosos. Investigamos se o ramo para o FRC tinha comprimento suficiente para ser transferido para o NIP. O diâmetro do ramo nervoso para o músculo FRC correspondia, em média, a 50% do NIP. CONCLUSÃO: Em 12 membros, o ramo destinado ao FRC poderia ser conectado ao NIP, distalmente aos ramos nervosos para o músculo supinador mesmo durante os movimentos do antebraço e do cotovelo. Em 18 peças foi necessária a mobilização do NIP para essa inervação. Nível de Evidência IV, Série de Casos.