Nerve compression of the upper limb: a clinical analysis of 646 cases

Objective To analyze the clinical results of surgical treatment of nerve compression of the upper limb.Methods The clinical characterisitcs treatment methods and prognosis of nerve compres sion of the upper Iimbs in 646 padents were analyzed.Results Four hundred and of them were followed up for from 6 months to 3 years.The numbness disappcared and the function five of the nerve innervation area became normal or near normal after operation in 252 cases(62.2%),improved in 124 cases(30.6%),no change or worse in 29 cases(7.2%).The excellent rate of nerve funcfion recovery were 93%after rehabilitation teatment.Conclusions The loss degree of sensorimotor function of the effected limbs provides reference for operating mode and iS closely related to nerve functional restoration.The evaluation of the loss degree of sensorimotor function of the affected limbs before the operation should be taken into account.Rehabilitation teatment after operation can promote functional restoration and prevent teratogencsis. Key words: Peripheral nerve; Compression syndrome; Microsurgery