Measuring Outcomes in Adult Brachial Plexus Reconstruction

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作者
Bengtson, Keith A. [2 ]
Spinner, Robert J. [3 ]
Bishop, Allen T. [1 ]
Kaufman, Kenton R. [1 ]
Coleman-Wood, Krista [1 ]
Kircher, Michelle F. [1 ]
Shin, Alexander Y. [1 ]
机构
[1] Mayo Clin, Dept Orthopaed Surg, Div Hand Surg, Rochester, MN 55905 USA
[2] Mayo Clin, Dept Phys Med & Rehabil, Rochester, MN 55905 USA
[3] Mayo Clin, Dept Neurosurg, Rochester, MN 55905 USA
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10.1016/j.hcl.2008.04.001
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R826.8 [整形外科学]; R782.2 [口腔颌面部整形外科学]; R726.2 [小儿整形外科学]; R62 [整形外科学(修复外科学)];
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The focus of this article is on evaluating the various outcome measures of surgical interventions for adult brachial plexus injuries. From a surgeon's perspective, the goals of surgery have largely focused on the return of motor function and restoration of protective sensation. From a patient's perspective, alleviation of pain, cosmesis, return to work, and emotional state are also important. The ideal outcome measure should be valid, reliable, responsive, unbiased, appropriate, and easy. The author outlines pitfalls and benefits of current outcome measures and offers thoughts on possible future measures.
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