Traumata periferních nervů horní končetiny // SOLEN

Psychiatria pre prax 3/2019

Peripheral nerve injury of the upper limb

The most of neurologists deal with the peripheral nerve injury of the upper limbs (especially closed) in everyday practice. EMG examination remains a gold standard for more accurate determination of the level of injury, importance of imaging methods also has been increased. The decision whether conservative or surgical treatment should be indicated depends on the mechanism and level of injury, results and dynamics of EMG results. No reliable procedure has been found to accelerate the axonal regeneration of the peripheral nerve.

Keywords: peripheral nerve injury, upper limb, electromyography (EMG)