• Injury · Oct 2024

    Editorial

    Supraclavicular brachial plexus exploration and centralisation of services: An opinion from a national peripheral nerve injury referral unit.

    • Ashley I Simpson, Kapil Sugand, Anna Panagiotidou, Mike Fox, and Marco Sinisi.
    • Peripheral Nerve Injury Unit, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Brockley Hill, Stanmore, HA7 4LP, UK. Electronic address: ashley.simpson@nhs.net.
    • Injury. 2024 Oct 30: 112002112002.

    AbstractCentralising complex surgeries in specialised UK hospitals improves patient outcomes by leveraging high-volume expertise and optimising resources. Supraclavicular brachial plexus exploration, a complex and high-risk procedure, requires centralisation to enhance care standards. This approach ensures experienced teams, advanced diagnostics, and a multidisciplinary framework for preoperative, surgical, and postoperative care. Early intervention is crucial for optimal results. Centralised centres also support comprehensive rehabilitation and systematic research, promoting evidence-based practices and specialist collaboration. By adopting this approach, the UK healthcare system can ensure that patients with brachial plexus injuries receive the highest quality of care, paving the way for better health outcomes and innovations in surgical practice.Copyright © 2024 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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