Abstract

Objective To study the effect of peri-operative nursing and rehabilitative of the brachial plexus nerve defect patients repaired with acellular nerve allograft. Methods From August 2005 to December 2009, 23 patients with brachial plexus nerve defect were subjected to receive acellular nerve allograft in order to repair nerve defect. The patients were rehabilitated with special nursing before and after being operated and discharged. Among of them, 23 patients were followed up over 6 months; The effect of treatment was analyzed.Results Among 23 patients, 16 persons had excellent and good effect of treatment and the efficient rate was 69.6%. Conclusions Peri-operative and rehabilitative nursing is important and effective for rehabilitation patients of brachial plexus nerve injuries repaired with acellular nerve allograft. Key words: Nursing; Nerve graft; Acellular nerve; Brachial plexus nerve defect

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