Insights into the Medial Pectoral Nerve Transfer for Shoulder Abduction in Brachial Plexus Injuries: A Retrospective Case Series Analysis.

Background: Treatment priority in C5, C6, and C7 brachial plexus root avulsion is the recovery of shoulder function through reinnervation of shoulder muscles. The medial pectoral nerve is a potential donor for axillary nerve transfer, but outcomes are sparsely reported. This study reports the results of medial pectoral nerve transfer to the axillary nerve.

Retrospective Study of 57 Patients Submitted to Dorsal Root Entry Zone Lesioning by Radiofrequency for Brachial Plexus Avulsion Pain.

Background: Dorsal root entry zone (DREZ) lesioning may be used to treat neuropathic pain in patients with traumatic brachial plexus injuries. The clinical outcome after surgery is variable in the medical literature. We aimed to report the surgical outcome after DREZ lesioning by radiofrequency and to analyze prognostic factors such as the presence of a spinal cord injury identified before surgery.

[Clinical characteristics of patients under treatment for osteoporosis in a Primary Care Centre. Who do we treat?].

Objectives: To find out the clinical and demographic features of patients in treatment for osteoporosis, look for risk factors for osteoporosis and bone fractures, and assess whether treatment is indicated.

Design: Descriptive study of a series of cases.

Location: Primary Care Centre, Madrid.