[Childhood hand surgery according to neurological and electrophysiological assessment (author's transl)].

Abstract

The importance of close collaboration between the plastic surgeon and the neurologist who is interested in electrophysiological techniques is particularly important in children. Collaboration of the patient may be limited. Electromyographical and electroneurographic investigations may localise the lesion and be relevant to giving a prognosis. The various methods and limitations are briefly discussed.