Surgical Anatomy of the Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus

Conclusions:
These findings differ from the standard illustrations and descriptions of the brachial plexus. A thorough understanding of the course of the upper trunk and its branches, such as the suprascapular nerve, is vital to performing nerve transfer surgery or neuroma excision and grafting.

Source: The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - July 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Leung, S., Zlotolow, D. A., Kozin, S. H., Abzug, J. M. Tags: Pediatrics, Shoulder Scientific Articles Source Type: research