Table 2.
Proportion of Individual Nerve Injuries.
| Injured nerve | Total nerve injuries (27 750) a | Proportion of total nerve injuries (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Upper extremity | ||
| Brachial plexus | 1413 | 5.09 |
| Axillary | 265 | 0.95 |
| Musculocutaneous | 30 | 0.11 |
| Radial | 1850 | 6.67 |
| Median | 10 401 | 37.48 |
| Ulnar | 3783 | 13.63 |
| Digital | 6258 | 22.55 |
| Lower extremity | ||
| Lumbosacral plexus | 122 | 0.44 |
| Femoral | 165 | 0.59 |
| Sciatic | 361 | 1.30 |
| Tibial | 41 | 0.15 |
| Peroneal | 658 | 2.37 |
| Tarsal | 651 | 2.35 |
| Plantar | 1752 | 6.31 |
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A total of 25 171 patients were diagnosed with 27 750 nerve injuries; 90.8% of patients had a single nerve injury, 8.2% had 2 injuries, and 1% had more than 2 nerve injuries.