AANS Beyond 2021: Scientific Papers Collection-Surgery for Intractable spasticity Microsurgical Procedures

Surgery for Intractable spasticity Microsurgical Procedures

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Video Summary

This video discusses peripheral neurotomies, which are micro-surgical procedures used to treat severe focal spasticity in the upper and lower limbs. The surgical experience shared in the video focuses on neurotomies performed on the tibial nerve in the lower limb and the musculocutaneous, medial, and ulnar nerves in the upper limb. The use of anesthetic block with long-lasting anesthetic as a preliminary test helps predict the outcome of the procedure. The video also explains the surgical techniques used for each specific nerve and presents examples of the improvements seen postoperatively. The video concludes by highlighting the cosmetic and functional benefits of peripheral neurotomies in the upper limb. No credits are provided in the transcript.

Keywords

peripheral neurotomies

focal spasticity

upper limb

lower limb

surgical techniques