Publications by authors named "Rowan Chandler"
This manuscript serves to provide the reader with a general overview of the contemporary approaches to peripheral nerve reconstruction as the field has undergone considerable advancement over the last 3 decades. The learning objectives are as follows: To provide the reader with a brief history of peripheral nerve surgery and some of the landmark developments that allow for current peripheral nerve care practices.To outline the considerations and management options for the care of patients with brachial plexopathy, spinal cord injury, and lower extremity peripheral nerve injury.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: The incidence of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs) is 0.001%. Commonly, MPNST arise in neurofibromatosis; however, they can occur sporadically, de novo or from a preexisting neurofibroma.
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- A femoral nerve injury leads to sensory disturbances and paralysis of the quadriceps, impairing knee extension, traditionally treated with physiotherapy and pain management.
- A new technique involves using a pedicled gracilis muscle along with a nerve transfer from the adductor longus to the rectus femoris to enhance quadriceps function after severe injuries.
- In a study of two patients who received this combined procedure, significant improvements were observed in knee extension and stability, allowing them to walk without assistance after one year.