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From: Direct cord implantation in brachial plexus avulsions: revised technique using a single stage combined anterior (first) posterior (second) approach and end-to-side side-to-side grafting neurorrhaphy

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a-d – The patient is sterilized and draped in the lateral position. The sterilization area includes: the front and back of the neck, the front and back of the chest up to the midline and the whole affected upper limb. Next the patient is turned into the usual supine position for anterior exploration of the brachial plexus. To help extend the shoulders, a sterile pad is placed posteriorly between them (yellow arrow). A head pad supports the head. The head is turned to the contralateral side.

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Journal of Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injury

ISSN: 1749-7221