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What Does My Nerve Conduction Study Report Indicate?
Question: A 19 year old patient had head injury with right clavicle fracture underwent ORIF, under went second operation in which supra-scapular exploration of brachial plexus with spinal accessory to supra-clavicular nerve trunk anactomosis Intercostal Musculo-cutaneous nuralisation done using harvested sural nerve. In the nerve conduction test it showed 2.5 nerve has been damaged. And the doctor has given 50 % of total disability from M.S. Ramiah. Patient have also got the certificate from government hospital. The doctor certificate from XXXXXXX hospital after all the medical check-up is given as 45% disability. patient is unable to lift his right hand as a result of which he is not able to do any activity.
Please confirm whether this could lead the above deformity and what is the exact % of disability
Please confirm whether this could lead the above deformity and what is the exact % of disability
Brief Answer:
Yes. Consistent with brachial plexus injury. 50% is correct
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXXXXXXX
Thanks for the query
Yes. Brachial plexus injury to this magnitude can render the upper limb in this condition. Further tests like MRI and NCV and EMG need to be done to evaluate residual damage and further treatment.
His Doctor has directly described 50% disability because no movements take place at the arm onwards. This is in keeping with XXXXXXX Disability guidelines for the upper limb.
Am intricate examination of all the sensations and each muscle movement needs to be charted in order to get the exact figure.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Yes. Consistent with brachial plexus injury. 50% is correct
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXXXXXXX
Thanks for the query
Yes. Brachial plexus injury to this magnitude can render the upper limb in this condition. Further tests like MRI and NCV and EMG need to be done to evaluate residual damage and further treatment.
His Doctor has directly described 50% disability because no movements take place at the arm onwards. This is in keeping with XXXXXXX Disability guidelines for the upper limb.
Am intricate examination of all the sensations and each muscle movement needs to be charted in order to get the exact figure.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
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