An audit of traumatic nerve injury.
O'Connor, G McNamara, B
O'Connor, G
McNamara, B
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Date
2009-07
Date Submitted
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Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Child
Child, Preschool
Female
Fractures, Bone
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Ireland
Male
Middle Aged
Referral and Consultation
Retrospective Studies
Risk Factors
Trauma, Nervous System
Young Adult
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Child
Child, Preschool
Female
Fractures, Bone
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Ireland
Male
Middle Aged
Referral and Consultation
Retrospective Studies
Risk Factors
Trauma, Nervous System
Young Adult
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Abstract
The impact of trauma in the Irish healthcare setting is considerable. We present the results of a retrospective assessment of referrals to a Neurophysiology department for suspected traumatic nerve injury. A broad range of traumatic neuropathies was demonstrated on testing, from numerous causes. We demonstrate an increased liklihood of traumatic nerve injury after fracture / dislocation (p = 0.007). Our series demonstrates the need for clinicians to be aware of the possibility of nerve injury post trauma, especially after bony injury.
Language
en
ISSN
0332-3102
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19772010