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An 2.0 Version of Automated Peripheral Nerve Image Analysis Protocol for Axon and Myelin Sheath Determination and Evaluation.
Adriana M. Paskal, MD1; Wiktor Paskal, M.D.1; MichaÅ Kopka, Medical Student1; Albert Stachura, Medical Student1; Piotr Pietruski, MD, PhD2; Pawel K. Wlodarski, MD, PhD1
1Department of Methodology, Laboratory of Center for Preclinical Research, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland; 2Timeless Plastic Surgery Clinic, Warsaw, Poland
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Adriana M. Paskal, MD1; Wiktor Paskal, M.D.1; MichaÅ Kopka, Medical Student1; Albert Stachura, Medical Student1; Piotr Pietruski, MD, PhD2; Pawel K. Wlodarski, MD, PhD1
1Department of Methodology, Laboratory of Center for Preclinical Research, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland; 2Timeless Plastic Surgery Clinic, Warsaw, Poland
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Preserved Sensation of the Palmar Radial Hand by the Superficial Branch of the Radial Nerve Following Median Nerve Laceration: A Case Report
Sean M. Wade, MD1; DesRaj M. Clark, MD1; Matthew E. Miller, MD1; Jason M. Souza, MD1; Leon J. Nesti, MD, PhD2; Scott M. Tintle, MD3
1Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD; 2Orthopaedic Surgery, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD; 3Department of Orthopaedics, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD
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Sean M. Wade, MD1; DesRaj M. Clark, MD1; Matthew E. Miller, MD1; Jason M. Souza, MD1; Leon J. Nesti, MD, PhD2; Scott M. Tintle, MD3
1Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD; 2Orthopaedic Surgery, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD; 3Department of Orthopaedics, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD
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Functional recovery after radiation induced brachial plexopathy
Vibhu Banala, B.S.1; Richard Morgan, D.O.2; Anne Ouellette, M.D.3
1Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Miami, FL; 2Larkin Community Hospital, Hialeah, FL; 3Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute, Miami, FL
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Vibhu Banala, B.S.1; Richard Morgan, D.O.2; Anne Ouellette, M.D.3
1Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Miami, FL; 2Larkin Community Hospital, Hialeah, FL; 3Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute, Miami, FL
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Donor Site Morbidity After Sural Nerve Grafting: A Systematic Review
Ravinder Bamba, MD1; Scott Nathan Loewenstein, MD2; Joshua M Adkinson, MD1
1Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN; 2Division of Plastic Surgery, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN
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Ravinder Bamba, MD1; Scott Nathan Loewenstein, MD2; Joshua M Adkinson, MD1
1Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN; 2Division of Plastic Surgery, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN
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Ultrasound approaches to nerve imaging
Michal Byra, Ph.D.1; Jonathan Wong, B.S.1; Eric Hentzen, MD, PhD1; Michael Andre, Ph.D.1; Eric Y Chang, MD2; Sameer B. Shah, PhD3
1UCSD, La Jolla, CA; 2VA San Diego Medical Center, San Diego, CA; 3Orthopedic surgery, UCSD, San Diego, CA
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Michal Byra, Ph.D.1; Jonathan Wong, B.S.1; Eric Hentzen, MD, PhD1; Michael Andre, Ph.D.1; Eric Y Chang, MD2; Sameer B. Shah, PhD3
1UCSD, La Jolla, CA; 2VA San Diego Medical Center, San Diego, CA; 3Orthopedic surgery, UCSD, San Diego, CA
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A systematic review of functional outcomes after nerve reconstruction in extremity soft tissue sarcomas: a need for general implementation.
Enrico Martin, BS1; Max J. Dullaart, BS1; Cornelis Verhoef, MD, PhD2; J. Henk Coert, MD, PhD1
1University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands; 2Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Enrico Martin, BS1; Max J. Dullaart, BS1; Cornelis Verhoef, MD, PhD2; J. Henk Coert, MD, PhD1
1University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands; 2Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Musculocutaneous Nerve Branches and Fascicles: A Cadaveric Study
Kevin T Rezzadeh, BA1; Kameron Rezzadeh, MD2; Jacques Hacquebord, MD3
1New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY; 2David Geffen UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA; 3NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY
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Kevin T Rezzadeh, BA1; Kameron Rezzadeh, MD2; Jacques Hacquebord, MD3
1New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY; 2David Geffen UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA; 3NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY
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Restoration of Sensation to the Penis in Cismen, and Clitoris in Ciswomen, Who Sustain Injury to the Dorsal Branch of the Pudendal Nerve
Kevin M. Klifto, PharmD1; A. Lee Dellon, M.D., Ph.D.2,3
1Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD; 2Dellon Institute for Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Towson, MD; 3Plastic Surgery, Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD
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Kevin M. Klifto, PharmD1; A. Lee Dellon, M.D., Ph.D.2,3
1Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD; 2Dellon Institute for Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Towson, MD; 3Plastic Surgery, Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD
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Differences in Patient Characteristics for Developing Acute Pain versus Chronic (Neuropathic) Pain Following Burn Injury
Kevin M. Klifto, PharmD1; Charles Scott Hultman, MD, MBA1; A. Lee Dellon, M.D., Ph.D.2
1Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD; 2Dellon Institute for Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Towson, MD
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Kevin M. Klifto, PharmD1; Charles Scott Hultman, MD, MBA1; A. Lee Dellon, M.D., Ph.D.2
1Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD; 2Dellon Institute for Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Towson, MD
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The Adaptive Immune System Has a Critical Role in Promoting Nerve Regeneration across Acellular Nerve Allografts
Matthew D Wood, PhD1; Deng Pan, BS1; Daniel A Hunter, NS2; Lauren Schellhardt, BA3; Anja Fuchs, Ph.D.2; Alexandra E Halevi, MD1; Alison K Snyder-Warwick, MD4; Susan E Mackinnon, MD5
1Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO; 2Washington University in St. Louis, St Louis, MO; 3Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO; 4Plastic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO; 5Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO
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Matthew D Wood, PhD1; Deng Pan, BS1; Daniel A Hunter, NS2; Lauren Schellhardt, BA3; Anja Fuchs, Ph.D.2; Alexandra E Halevi, MD1; Alison K Snyder-Warwick, MD4; Susan E Mackinnon, MD5
1Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO; 2Washington University in St. Louis, St Louis, MO; 3Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO; 4Plastic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO; 5Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO
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Social Support and Coping Strategies in Patients with Adult Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injury
Christopher Dy, MD MPH FACS; Ryan Sachar, BS; Jaclyn A Schipper, BA; Heather Shams, n/a; Wilson Z Ray, MD; David M Brogan, MD, MSc
Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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Christopher Dy, MD MPH FACS; Ryan Sachar, BS; Jaclyn A Schipper, BA; Heather Shams, n/a; Wilson Z Ray, MD; David M Brogan, MD, MSc
Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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Direct Cost of Surgically-Treated Adult Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injuries
Christopher Dy, MD MPH FACS; Kate Peacock, BS; Margaret A Olsen, PhD, MPH; Wilson Z Ray, MD; David M Brogan, MD, MSc
Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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Christopher Dy, MD MPH FACS; Kate Peacock, BS; Margaret A Olsen, PhD, MPH; Wilson Z Ray, MD; David M Brogan, MD, MSc
Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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Different Considerations Across Surgical Subspecialties Regarding Functional Reconstructions and Nerve Handling in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors: an International Survey
Enrico Martin, BS1; Willem-Bart M. Slooff, MD1; Thijs van Dalen, MD, PhD1; Cornelis Verhoef, MD, PhD2; J. Henk Coert, MD, PhD1
1University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands; 2Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Enrico Martin, BS1; Willem-Bart M. Slooff, MD1; Thijs van Dalen, MD, PhD1; Cornelis Verhoef, MD, PhD2; J. Henk Coert, MD, PhD1
1University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands; 2Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Do Oncological Considerations in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors Differ Among Surgical Specialties? An International Survey
Enrico Martin, BS1; Willem-Bart M. Slooff, MD1; Thijs van Dalen, MD, PhD1; Cornelis Verhoef, MD, PhD2; J. Henk Coert, MD, PhD1
1University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands; 2Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Enrico Martin, BS1; Willem-Bart M. Slooff, MD1; Thijs van Dalen, MD, PhD1; Cornelis Verhoef, MD, PhD2; J. Henk Coert, MD, PhD1
1University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands; 2Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Breast Skin Reinnervation following Mastectomy
Amelia Van Handel, MD1; Ema Zubovic, MD1; Thomas Tung, MD2
1Washington University, St. Louis, MO; 2Plastic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO
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Amelia Van Handel, MD1; Ema Zubovic, MD1; Thomas Tung, MD2
1Washington University, St. Louis, MO; 2Plastic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO
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Abdominal wall neuroma pain: a new area for application of targeted muscle reinnervation
Ava G Chappell, MD1; Christopher S Yang, BS2; Gregory A. Dumanian, MD1
1Division of Plastic Surgery, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL; 2Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
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Ava G Chappell, MD1; Christopher S Yang, BS2; Gregory A. Dumanian, MD1
1Division of Plastic Surgery, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL; 2Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
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Delivery of Nitric Oxide-Releasing Silica Nanoparticles for In-vivo Revascularization and Functional Recovery after Nerve Autografting
Ji Hun Park, MD1; Jungil Lee, MD PhD2; Myoung-Ryul Ok, PhD3; Jong Woong Park, Professor, MD, PhD1
1Korea University, Seoul, Korea, Republic of (South); 2Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Seoul, Korea, Republic of (South); 3Korea Institute of Science & Technology, Seoul, Korea, Republic of (South)
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Ji Hun Park, MD1; Jungil Lee, MD PhD2; Myoung-Ryul Ok, PhD3; Jong Woong Park, Professor, MD, PhD1
1Korea University, Seoul, Korea, Republic of (South); 2Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Seoul, Korea, Republic of (South); 3Korea Institute of Science & Technology, Seoul, Korea, Republic of (South)
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4-Aminopyridine Attenuates Neurogenic Muscle Atrophy After Sciatic Nerve Crush Injury in Mice
John C Elfar, MD, FACS1; Li Yue, PhD2; Anagha Gurjar, PhD1; Jungil Lee, MD PhD3; M A Hassan Talukder, MBBS, PhD4
1The Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, PA; 2Universtiy of Rochester, Rochester, NY; 3Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Seoul, Korea, Republic of (South); 4The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA
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John C Elfar, MD, FACS1; Li Yue, PhD2; Anagha Gurjar, PhD1; Jungil Lee, MD PhD3; M A Hassan Talukder, MBBS, PhD4
1The Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, PA; 2Universtiy of Rochester, Rochester, NY; 3Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Seoul, Korea, Republic of (South); 4The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA
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A Comparison of Two Intercostal Nerve Transfer Recipients: The Motor Branch of the Biceps and the Musculocutaneous Nerve Proper.
Kevin T Rezzadeh, BA1; Kameron Rezzadeh, MD2; Megan Donnelly, BS3; Jacques Hacquebord, MD4
1New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY; 2David Geffen UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA; 3NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY; 4NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY
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Kevin T Rezzadeh, BA1; Kameron Rezzadeh, MD2; Megan Donnelly, BS3; Jacques Hacquebord, MD4
1New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY; 2David Geffen UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA; 3NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY; 4NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY
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An Approved Protocol to Evaluate 4-Aminopyridine (4-AP) for use as a Single-Dose Diagnostic Agent to Diagnose Peripheral Nerve Continuity in Humans
John C Elfar, MD, FACS1; M A Hassan Talukder, MBBS, PhD2
1The Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, PA; 2The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA
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John C Elfar, MD, FACS1; M A Hassan Talukder, MBBS, PhD2
1The Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, PA; 2The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA
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Classification of the Variations of the Palmar Recurrent Branch of the Median Nerve with Special Emphasis on Angulation
Amgad S Hanna, MD
University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
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Amgad S Hanna, MD
University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
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Comprehensive Hand Restoration after Lower Brachial Plexus Injury Using a Staged Approach with Nerve and Tendon Transfers
Amy Kite, M.D.; Jonathan Cheng, M.D.; Alana Carrasco, none
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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Amy Kite, M.D.; Jonathan Cheng, M.D.; Alana Carrasco, none
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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Engineering the Microenvironment of Human Schwann Cells by Providing In Vitro Electrical Firing Artificial Axons
Antonio Merolli, MD FBSE; Yong Mao, PhD; Joachim Kohn, PhD FBSE
Rutgers - The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, NJ
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Antonio Merolli, MD FBSE; Yong Mao, PhD; Joachim Kohn, PhD FBSE
Rutgers - The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, NJ
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Intercostal Nerve Transfer: Less is More
Kevin T Rezzadeh, BA1; Kameron Rezzadeh, MD2; Megan Donnelly, BS3; Jacques Hacquebord, MD4
1New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY; 2David Geffen UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA; 3NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY; 4NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY
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Kevin T Rezzadeh, BA1; Kameron Rezzadeh, MD2; Megan Donnelly, BS3; Jacques Hacquebord, MD4
1New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY; 2David Geffen UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA; 3NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY; 4NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY
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A Pilot Multicenter, Prospective, Randomized, Subject-Blinded Comparative Study of Axoguard® Nerve Cap and Neurectomy for the Treatment of Symptomatic Neuroma and Prevention of Recurrent End-Neuroma Pain (REPOSE)
Ryan Pereira, DPM, FACFAS1; Damien Dauphinee, DPM, FACFAS, FAENS, CWS-P2; Stephen Frania, DPM, FACFAS3; Paul Klein, DPM, FACFAS, FAENS4; Alan Garrett, DPM, FACFAS5; Craig Martin, DPM, FAENS6; Carl Van Gils, DPM, FACFAS, FAENS7; Craig Thomajan, DPM, FACFAS, FAENS8; Ivica Ducic9
1Anastasia Medical Group, St. Augustine, FL; 2Complete Foot & Ankle Care of North Texas, Denton, TX; 3Foot and Ankle Specialists of Ohio, Westlake, OH; 4North Jersey Podiatry, WAYNE, NJ; 5Acclaim Bone & Joint Institute, Fort Worth, TX; 6Premier Ankle & Foot Specialists, Hanover, PA; 7Intermountain Healthcare, St. George, UT; 8Austin Foot and Ankle Specialists, Austin, TX; 9Washington Nerve Institute
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Ryan Pereira, DPM, FACFAS1; Damien Dauphinee, DPM, FACFAS, FAENS, CWS-P2; Stephen Frania, DPM, FACFAS3; Paul Klein, DPM, FACFAS, FAENS4; Alan Garrett, DPM, FACFAS5; Craig Martin, DPM, FAENS6; Carl Van Gils, DPM, FACFAS, FAENS7; Craig Thomajan, DPM, FACFAS, FAENS8; Ivica Ducic9
1Anastasia Medical Group, St. Augustine, FL; 2Complete Foot & Ankle Care of North Texas, Denton, TX; 3Foot and Ankle Specialists of Ohio, Westlake, OH; 4North Jersey Podiatry, WAYNE, NJ; 5Acclaim Bone & Joint Institute, Fort Worth, TX; 6Premier Ankle & Foot Specialists, Hanover, PA; 7Intermountain Healthcare, St. George, UT; 8Austin Foot and Ankle Specialists, Austin, TX; 9Washington Nerve Institute
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What Are the Key Contributors to Patient Satisfaction after Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injury?
Christopher Dy, MD MPH FACS1; David M Brogan, MD, MSc1; Wilson Z Ray, MD1; Liz Rolf, BS1; Anna Van Voorhis, OT, CHT1; Scott W Wolfe, MD2; Aimee S James, PhD MPH1
1Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO; 2Hand and Upper Extremity Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
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Christopher Dy, MD MPH FACS1; David M Brogan, MD, MSc1; Wilson Z Ray, MD1; Liz Rolf, BS1; Anna Van Voorhis, OT, CHT1; Scott W Wolfe, MD2; Aimee S James, PhD MPH1
1Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO; 2Hand and Upper Extremity Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
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Use of Processed Human Nerve Allograft in Reconstruction of Brachial Plexus Birth Injuries
Aaron J Berger, MD, PhD1; Herbert Valencia, RNFA2; Andrew Price, MD2,3; John A.I. Grossman, MD2
1Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Miami, FL; 2Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Miami, FL; 3NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY
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Aaron J Berger, MD, PhD1; Herbert Valencia, RNFA2; Andrew Price, MD2,3; John A.I. Grossman, MD2
1Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Miami, FL; 2Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Miami, FL; 3NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY
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Novel Sutureless Coaptation Device for Peripheral Nerve Repair
Estelle Collin, PhD1; Christophe Naz, MEng1; Julien Lamazouade, MEng1; Valentina Cirillo, PhD1; Dominic Power, MD2; Maria Pereira, PhD1
1Tissium, Paris, France; 2Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Estelle Collin, PhD1; Christophe Naz, MEng1; Julien Lamazouade, MEng1; Valentina Cirillo, PhD1; Dominic Power, MD2; Maria Pereira, PhD1
1Tissium, Paris, France; 2Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Traumatic Hip Disarticulation with Sciatic Nerve Capping for Neuroma Prevention
Desirae McKee, MD; Samir Sherali, BA; Cameron Cox, BA; Brendan J MacKay, MD
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX
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Desirae McKee, MD; Samir Sherali, BA; Cameron Cox, BA; Brendan J MacKay, MD
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX
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Polyethylene Glycol in Nerve Injuries Treatment – Systemic Review of Animal Studies.
Adriana M. Paskal, MD1; Wiktor Paskal, MD1; Piotr Pietruski, MD, PhD2; MichaÅ Kopka, Medical Student1; Albert Stachura, Medical Student1; Pawel K. Wlodarski, MD, PhD1
1Department of Methodology, Laboratory of Center for Preclinical Research, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland; 2Timeless Plastic Surgery Clinic, Warsaw, Poland
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Adriana M. Paskal, MD1; Wiktor Paskal, MD1; Piotr Pietruski, MD, PhD2; MichaÅ Kopka, Medical Student1; Albert Stachura, Medical Student1; Pawel K. Wlodarski, MD, PhD1
1Department of Methodology, Laboratory of Center for Preclinical Research, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland; 2Timeless Plastic Surgery Clinic, Warsaw, Poland
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Sutureless Reconstruction of Median Nerve Using TISSEEL Fibrin Glue
Brendan J MacKay, MD; Bradley Osemwengie, BA; Hunter Jones, BS; Cameron Cox, BA; Joash R Suryavanshi, BA
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX
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Brendan J MacKay, MD; Bradley Osemwengie, BA; Hunter Jones, BS; Cameron Cox, BA; Joash R Suryavanshi, BA
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX
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Avive Soft Tissue Membrane Improves Outcomes After Revision Upper - Extremity Nerve Decompression Surgery
Joash R Suryavanshi, BA; Christian Douthit, MD; Cameron Cox, BA; Ashley Maveddat, BA; Brendan J MacKay, MD
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX
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Joash R Suryavanshi, BA; Christian Douthit, MD; Cameron Cox, BA; Ashley Maveddat, BA; Brendan J MacKay, MD
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX
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Role of Tacrolimus In Return of Hand Function after Lower Trunk Brachial Plexus Injury in a Lung Transplantation Patient: a Case Report
Mana Saffari, MD1; Christopher Arendt, R.Ph.1; Allen T. Bishop, MD2; Robert J. Spinner, MD3; Alexander Y. Shin, MD4
1Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; 2Microvascular Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; 3Neurosurgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; 4Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Microvascular Research Laboratory, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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Mana Saffari, MD1; Christopher Arendt, R.Ph.1; Allen T. Bishop, MD2; Robert J. Spinner, MD3; Alexander Y. Shin, MD4
1Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; 2Microvascular Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; 3Neurosurgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; 4Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Microvascular Research Laboratory, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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Novel techniques for high-throughput peripheral nerve histomorphometry
Iván Coto Hernández, PhD1; Wenlong Yang, PhD2; Lars Rishøj, PhD3; Suresh Mohan, MD4; Siddharth Ramachandran, PhD3; Nate Jowett, MD5
1Mass Eye and Ear, Boston, MA; 2Harvard University, Cambridge, MA; 3Boston university, Boston, MA; 4Mass. Eye and Ear/ Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA; 5Facial Nerve Center - Dept. of Otolaryngology, Harvard Medical School / Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Boston, MA
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Iván Coto Hernández, PhD1; Wenlong Yang, PhD2; Lars Rishøj, PhD3; Suresh Mohan, MD4; Siddharth Ramachandran, PhD3; Nate Jowett, MD5
1Mass Eye and Ear, Boston, MA; 2Harvard University, Cambridge, MA; 3Boston university, Boston, MA; 4Mass. Eye and Ear/ Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA; 5Facial Nerve Center - Dept. of Otolaryngology, Harvard Medical School / Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Boston, MA
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"Being a patient the rest of my life" – The Influence of Patient Engagement on Recovery after Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injury
Christopher Dy, MD MPH FACS1; David M Brogan, MD, MSc1; Wilson Z Ray, MD1; Liz Rolf, BS1; Anna Van Voorhis, OT, CHT1; Scott W Wolfe, MD2; Aimee S James, PhD MPH1
1Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO; 2Hand and Upper Extremity Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
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Christopher Dy, MD MPH FACS1; David M Brogan, MD, MSc1; Wilson Z Ray, MD1; Liz Rolf, BS1; Anna Van Voorhis, OT, CHT1; Scott W Wolfe, MD2; Aimee S James, PhD MPH1
1Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO; 2Hand and Upper Extremity Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
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Variability in Surgeons’ Knowledge of Recovery Barriers for Patients after Brachial Plexus Injury
Christopher Dy, MD MPH FACS1; David M Brogan, MD, MSc1; Wilson Z Ray, MD1; Liz Rolf, BS1; Anna Van Voorhis, OT, CHT1; Scott W Wolfe, MD2; Aimee S James, PhD MPH1
1Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO; 2Hand and Upper Extremity Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
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Christopher Dy, MD MPH FACS1; David M Brogan, MD, MSc1; Wilson Z Ray, MD1; Liz Rolf, BS1; Anna Van Voorhis, OT, CHT1; Scott W Wolfe, MD2; Aimee S James, PhD MPH1
1Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO; 2Hand and Upper Extremity Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
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Modeling the Spinal Cord as a Peripheral Nerve Suggests to Repair Complete Transection Injuries by an Artificial Device
Antonio Merolli, MD FBSE1; Duke Shereen, PhD2; Joachim Kohn, PhD FBSE1
1Rutgers - The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, NJ; 2City University of New York, New York, NY
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Antonio Merolli, MD FBSE1; Duke Shereen, PhD2; Joachim Kohn, PhD FBSE1
1Rutgers - The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, NJ; 2City University of New York, New York, NY
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Studying the Role of Gap-Length in Preventing Nerve Regeneration Using a Rabbit Sciatic Model
Antonio Merolli, MD FBSE; Joachim Kohn, PhD FBSE
Rutgers - The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, NJ
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Antonio Merolli, MD FBSE; Joachim Kohn, PhD FBSE
Rutgers - The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, NJ
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The Role of Neurectomy in the Treatment of Idiopathic Groin Neuralgia
Shai M. Rozen, M.D. ; Sanchit Sachdeva, BA
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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Shai M. Rozen, M.D. ; Sanchit Sachdeva, BA
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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Axillary Nerve Transection After Removal of An Axillary Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Matthew Peter Fahrenkopf, MD1; John P Kelpin, MD2; Paul G Wright, MD3; Johanna R Krebiehl, MD3,4
1Spectrum Health/Michigan State University, Grand Rapids, MI; 2Spectrum Health/Michigan State Universit, Grand Rapids, MI; 3Spectrum Health, Grand Rapids, MI; 4Plastic Surgery Associates, Grand Rapids, MI
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Matthew Peter Fahrenkopf, MD1; John P Kelpin, MD2; Paul G Wright, MD3; Johanna R Krebiehl, MD3,4
1Spectrum Health/Michigan State University, Grand Rapids, MI; 2Spectrum Health/Michigan State Universit, Grand Rapids, MI; 3Spectrum Health, Grand Rapids, MI; 4Plastic Surgery Associates, Grand Rapids, MI
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Adjunctive Complete Brachioradialis Tenotomy with Nerve Release for Decompression of the Superficial Branch of the Radial Nerve in the Forearm
Elspeth J R Hill, MD PhD MRes1; William M Padovano, MPHS2; Hasak Jessica, RN2; Susan E Mackinnon, MD2
1Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO; 2Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO
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Elspeth J R Hill, MD PhD MRes1; William M Padovano, MPHS2; Hasak Jessica, RN2; Susan E Mackinnon, MD2
1Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO; 2Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO
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Grip Strength Measurement with Implantable Nerve Cuff Electrodes: Evolution of a Novel Method for Functional Assessment
Nicholas von Guionneau, MBBS1; Chris Frost, MD1; Maria Lopez, BE2; Nicholas Hricz, BS1; Benjamin S Slavin, BS1; Karim A Sarhane, MD1; Connor Glass, BS1; Loren Rieth, PhD2; Sami Tuffaha, MD1
1Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD; 2Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, Northwell Health, Manhasset, NY
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Nicholas von Guionneau, MBBS1; Chris Frost, MD1; Maria Lopez, BE2; Nicholas Hricz, BS1; Benjamin S Slavin, BS1; Karim A Sarhane, MD1; Connor Glass, BS1; Loren Rieth, PhD2; Sami Tuffaha, MD1
1Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD; 2Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, Northwell Health, Manhasset, NY
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Direct Repair of Nerves Under Tension Has Better Functional and Histologic Outcomes Than Use of an Isograft
David M Brogan, MD, MSc1; Fraser J. Leversedge, MD2; Dana Rioux-Forker, MD3; Jason M Wever, MS4; Christopher Dy, MD MPH FACS1
1Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO; 2Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, DUKE UNIVERSITY, Durham, NC; 3University of Missouri, Columbia, MO; 4Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
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David M Brogan, MD, MSc1; Fraser J. Leversedge, MD2; Dana Rioux-Forker, MD3; Jason M Wever, MS4; Christopher Dy, MD MPH FACS1
1Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO; 2Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, DUKE UNIVERSITY, Durham, NC; 3University of Missouri, Columbia, MO; 4Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
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Diffusion Tensor Imaging as a diagnostic tool to assess partial nerve laceration severity and recovery in a rat model ex vivo
Angel Farinas, MD1; Wesley P. Thayer, MD, PhD2; Isaac Manzanera Esteve, PhD3; Alonda Pollins, MLI3; Richard D. Dortch, PhD3
1Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN; 2Department of Plastic Surgery, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN; 3Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
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Angel Farinas, MD1; Wesley P. Thayer, MD, PhD2; Isaac Manzanera Esteve, PhD3; Alonda Pollins, MLI3; Richard D. Dortch, PhD3
1Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN; 2Department of Plastic Surgery, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN; 3Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
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Targeted Muscle Reinnervation in Non-Amputees: Using Expendable Motor Nerve Targets for the Treatment of Refractory Neuroma
Patrick W Harbour, MD1; Brian L Chang, MD1; Christopher M Fleury, MD1; Nicole C. Episalla, BA2; Grant M Kleiber, MD1
1Georgetown University, Washington, DC; 2Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC
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Patrick W Harbour, MD1; Brian L Chang, MD1; Christopher M Fleury, MD1; Nicole C. Episalla, BA2; Grant M Kleiber, MD1
1Georgetown University, Washington, DC; 2Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC
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An Artificial Intelligence Approach for Outcomes Assessment in Laryngeal Reanimation
Nat Adamian, HBSc; Matthew Naunheim, MD, MBA; Nate Jowett, MD
Harvard Medical School / Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Boston, MA
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Nat Adamian, HBSc; Matthew Naunheim, MD, MBA; Nate Jowett, MD
Harvard Medical School / Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Boston, MA
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Single-Stage Reanimation of Oral Commissure Excursion and Lower Lip Depression by Dual-Vector Free Gracilis Muscle Transfer
Nate Jowett, MD
Harvard Medical School / Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Boston, MA
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Nate Jowett, MD
Harvard Medical School / Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Boston, MA
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Nerve Decompression Alone Can Restore Motor Function in Patients with Acute Flaccid Myelitis
Elspeth J R Hill, MD PhD MRes1; Jana Dengler, MD2; Amy M Moore, MD3
1Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO; 2Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO; 3Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO
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Elspeth J R Hill, MD PhD MRes1; Jana Dengler, MD2; Amy M Moore, MD3
1Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO; 2Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO; 3Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO
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Lower Extremity Amputation Stump Neuromas: Patterns of Occurrence, Treatment, and Outcomes
Manas Nigam, MD1; Patrick Harbour, MD2; Grant M Kleiber, MD3
1MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC; 2Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC; 3Georgetown University, Washington, DC
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Manas Nigam, MD1; Patrick Harbour, MD2; Grant M Kleiber, MD3
1MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC; 2Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC; 3Georgetown University, Washington, DC
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Femoral Nerve Decompression to Restore Quadriceps Function
Jana Dengler, MD1; Elspeth J R Hill, MD PhD MRes1; Amy M Moore, MD2
1Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO; 2Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO
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Jana Dengler, MD1; Elspeth J R Hill, MD PhD MRes1; Amy M Moore, MD2
1Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO; 2Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO
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Nerve Transfers that Work: A Retrospective Review of a Single Centre's Experience
Rowan M Chandler, MD; Jennifer L Giuffre, MD
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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Rowan M Chandler, MD; Jennifer L Giuffre, MD
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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Spinal Accessory Nerve to Suprascapular Nerve Transfer: A Comparison of the Anterior and Posterior Approach
Kevin T Rezzadeh, BA1; Megan Donnelly, BS2; David Daar, MD3; Jacques Hacquebord, MD4
1New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY; 2NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY; 3New York University Langone Health, New York, NY; 4NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY
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Kevin T Rezzadeh, BA1; Megan Donnelly, BS2; David Daar, MD3; Jacques Hacquebord, MD4
1New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY; 2NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY; 3New York University Langone Health, New York, NY; 4NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY
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A Comparison of Outcomes after Oberlin's Transfer in Adults and Infants
Kevin T Rezzadeh, BA1; Megan Donnelly, BS2; David Daar, MD3; Jacques Hacquebord, MD4
1New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY; 2NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY; 3New York University Langone Health, New York, NY; 4NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY
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Kevin T Rezzadeh, BA1; Megan Donnelly, BS2; David Daar, MD3; Jacques Hacquebord, MD4
1New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY; 2NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY; 3New York University Langone Health, New York, NY; 4NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY
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Oberlin's Transfer for Upper Brachial Plexus Injury: Exploring the Benefits of Early Intervention
Kevin T Rezzadeh, BA1; Megan Donnelly, BS2; David Daar, MD3; Jacques Hacquebord, MD4
1New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY; 2NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY; 3New York University Langone Health, New York, NY; 4NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY
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Kevin T Rezzadeh, BA1; Megan Donnelly, BS2; David Daar, MD3; Jacques Hacquebord, MD4
1New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY; 2NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY; 3New York University Langone Health, New York, NY; 4NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY
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A Comparison of Postoperative Elbow Flexion Strength After Intercostal and Oberlin’s Nerve Transfer
Kevin T Rezzadeh, BA1; Megan Donnelly, BS2; David Daar, MD3; Jacques Hacquebord, MD4
1New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY; 2NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY; 3New York University Langone Health, New York, NY; 4NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY
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Kevin T Rezzadeh, BA1; Megan Donnelly, BS2; David Daar, MD3; Jacques Hacquebord, MD4
1New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY; 2NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY; 3New York University Langone Health, New York, NY; 4NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY
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Symptomatic Neuroma Formation after Below-knee Amputation Preferentially Occurs in Nerves Unrecognized at Initial Amputation
Christopher M Fleury, MD; Brian L Chang, MD; Patrick W Harbour, MD; Grant M Kleiber, MD
Georgetown University, Washington, DC
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Christopher M Fleury, MD; Brian L Chang, MD; Patrick W Harbour, MD; Grant M Kleiber, MD
Georgetown University, Washington, DC
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Knowledge Acquisition of Electrodiagnostic Indications for Cubital Tunnel Surgery Using Video-based Learning
William M Padovano, MPHS1; Andrew Yee, BS2; J. Megan M. Patterson, MD3; Mitchell A Pet, MD1; J. Henk Coert, MD, PhD4; Susan E Mackinnon, MD1
1Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO; 2Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO; 3Department of Orthopaedics, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC; 4University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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William M Padovano, MPHS1; Andrew Yee, BS2; J. Megan M. Patterson, MD3; Mitchell A Pet, MD1; J. Henk Coert, MD, PhD4; Susan E Mackinnon, MD1
1Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO; 2Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO; 3Department of Orthopaedics, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC; 4University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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Does Dual Nerve Transfer for Shoulder Abduction Produce Better Results in Total Brachial Plexus Injury?
Kevin T Rezzadeh, BA1; Megan Donnelly, BS2; David Daar, MD3; Jacques Hacquebord, MD4
1New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY; 2NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY; 3New York University Langone Health, New York, NY; 4NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY
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Kevin T Rezzadeh, BA1; Megan Donnelly, BS2; David Daar, MD3; Jacques Hacquebord, MD4
1New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY; 2NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY; 3New York University Langone Health, New York, NY; 4NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY
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Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome as referred pain from injured T12/L1 nerves: symptomatic improvement with resection of ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric nerves
Akash Chandawarkar, MD1; Kelly T Harris, MD1; Amin Herati, MD1; A. Lee Dellon, MD, PhD2
1Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD; 2Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Division of Plastic Surgery, Dellon Institute for Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Towson, MD
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Akash Chandawarkar, MD1; Kelly T Harris, MD1; Amin Herati, MD1; A. Lee Dellon, MD, PhD2
1Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD; 2Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Division of Plastic Surgery, Dellon Institute for Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Towson, MD
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Is the function of the donor nerve in facial reanimation more important than the axonal load?
Miranda Chacon, B.S.1; Michael Catanzaro, MD2; Daniel Butler, MBBS, FRCS(Plast)3; Adriaan Grobbelaar, MB ChB, FRCS(Plast)4; Jonathan I Leckenby, MD, PhD5,6
1University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY; 2URMC, Rochester, NY; 3Imperial College Healthcare NHS trust, London, United Kingdom; 4Inselspital, Bern, Switzerland; 5Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, URMC, Rochester, NY; 6University College of London, London, United Kingdom
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Miranda Chacon, B.S.1; Michael Catanzaro, MD2; Daniel Butler, MBBS, FRCS(Plast)3; Adriaan Grobbelaar, MB ChB, FRCS(Plast)4; Jonathan I Leckenby, MD, PhD5,6
1University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY; 2URMC, Rochester, NY; 3Imperial College Healthcare NHS trust, London, United Kingdom; 4Inselspital, Bern, Switzerland; 5Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, URMC, Rochester, NY; 6University College of London, London, United Kingdom
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Using Joint Positioning to Overcome a Nerve Gap and Avoid the Use of a Nerve Graft: Surgical Technique and Clinical Outcome
Justin Brown, MD; Mehrnoush Gorjian, MD
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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Justin Brown, MD; Mehrnoush Gorjian, MD
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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