| NI FEATURE: FACING ADVERSITY…TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY! - COMMENTARY |
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| Year : 2019 | Volume
: 67
| Issue : 7 | Page : 135--139 |
Iatrogenic peripheral nerve injuries
Anil Kumar1, Dhaval Shukla2, Dhanajaya I Bhat2, B Indira Devi2
1 Department of Neurosurgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
2 Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Correspondence Address:
Dr. B Indira Devi
Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru - 560 029, Karnataka
India
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DOI: 10.4103/0028-3886.250700
Iatrogenic peripheral nerve injury is a considerable social and economic concern and the majority of cases are preventable. Complications should be referred to, and dealt with promptly by experienced surgeons, to ensure the best chances for an optimal functional recovery. Their prevention should be emphasized. Their management should include ensuring an early diagnosis, administering an appropriate treatment with rehabilitation, rendering psychological support and providing control of pain. We will address the aetiology, predisposing factors, diagnostic approaches, and management strategies to reduce the incidence of iatrogenic peripheral nerve injuries.
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