Ethical considerations in elective amputation after traumatic peripheral nerve injuries
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Etiological factors of traumatic peripheral nerve injuries.
BACKGROUND Traumatic injury of peripheral nerves is a worldwide problem and can result in significant disability. Management of peripheral nerve injuries (PNIs) requires accurate localization and the assessment of severity of the lesion. AIM The purpose of this study is to analyze the data of patients with PNIs referred for electromyography to a tertiary care hospital. MATERIALS AND METHODS...
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عنوان ژورنال: Neurology: Clinical Practice
سال: 2014
ISSN: 2163-0402,2163-0933
DOI: 10.1212/cpj.0000000000000049