Rahul K. Nath, MD

Triangle Tilt Surgery: Effect on Coracohumeral Distance and External Rotation of the Glenohumeral Joint

03/27/2021

Triangle Tilt Surgery: Effect on Coracohumeral Distance and External Rotation of the Glenohumeral Joint Rahul K. Nath, MD, and Faiz Mahmooduddin, MD Texas Nerve and Paralysis Institute, 6400 Fannin St, Ste 2420, Houston,...

Triangle Tilt Surgery:...

03/27/2021

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Nitric Oxide Signaling and Neural Stem Cell Differentiation in Peripheral Nerve Regeneration

03/27/2021

Chandra Somasundaram , PhD;

Jessica Tao Li , PhD;

Ka Bian , MD, PhD;

Weijun Xiong , MS;

Rahul K. Nath , MD;

Faiz Mahmooduddin , MD;

Ferid Murad , MD, PhD;

Nitric Oxide Signaling and Neural Stem Cell Differentiation in Peripheral Nerve Regeneration Jessica Tao Li, PhD,a Chandra Somasundaram, PhD,b Ka Bian, MD, PhD,a Weijun Xiong, MS,b Faiz Mahmooduddin, MD,b Rahul K. Nath, MD,b and...

Nitric Oxide Signaling and...

03/27/2021

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Original Research

Biceps Tendon Lengthening Surgery for Failed Serial Casting Patients With Elbow Flexion Contractures Following Brachial Plexus Birth Injury

03/27/2021

Rahul K. Nath , MD;

Chandra Somasundaram , PhD;

The successful outcome of biceps tendon lengthening (BTL) on 10 OBPI patients, who were resistant to serial casting and had EFC and significantly shorter arm when compared with the unaffected arm after serial casting, was reported.

The successful outcome of biceps...

03/27/2021

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Birth Weight and Incidence of Surgical Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury

03/27/2021

Meera B. Avila , MD;

Rahul K. Nath , MD;

Sonya E. Melcher , MLS;

Chandra Somasundaram , PhD;

Devin K. Nath , BS;

Mitchell G. Eichhorn , BS, MD;

Birth Weight and Incidence of Surgical Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury Rahul K. Nath, MD, Meera B. Avila, MD, Sonya E. Melcher, MLS, Devin K. Nath, BS, Mitchell G. Eichhorn, MD, and Chandra Somasundaram,...

Birth Weight and Incidence...

03/27/2021

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Successful Outcome of Modified Quad Surgical Procedure in Preteen and Teen Patients with Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy

04/12/2012

Chandra Somasundaram , PhD;

Rahul K. Nath , MD;

Successful Outcome of Modified Quad Surgical Procedure in Preteen and Teen Patients with Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy Rahul K. Nath, MD, and Chandra Somasundaram, PhD Texas Nerve and Paralysis Institute, Houston Correspondence:...

Successful Outcome of...

04/12/2012

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Original Research

Restoration of Elbow Flexion in Patients With Complete Traumatic and Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury After Functional Free Gracilis Muscle Transfer: Our Experience and Management

03/27/2021

Rahul K. Nath , MD;

Chandra Somasundaram , PhD;

Sean G. Boutros ;

Functional free gracilis muscle transfer is an operative procedure for elbow reconstruction in patients with complete brachial plexus nerve and avulsion injuries and in delayed or prolonged nerve denervation, as well as in patients with...

Functional free gracilis muscle...

03/27/2021

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Original Research

Gait Improvements After Peroneal or Tibial Nerve Transfer in Patients with Foot Drop: A Retrospective Study

03/27/2021

Chandra Somasundaram , PhD;

Rahul K. Nath , MD;

The results of a retrospective analysis of surgically managed 21 patients who had knee injuries and foot drop are reported.

The results of a retrospective...

03/27/2021

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Original Research

Excellent Recovery of Shoulder Movements After Decompression and Neurolysis of Long Thoracic Nerve in Teen Patients With Winging Scapula

04/17/2020

Rahul K. Nath , MD;

Chandra Somasundaram , PhD;

A significant improvement in scapula winging and active range of motion (AROM) of the shoulder is reported in 16 teen patients after LTN decompression and neurolysis.

A significant improvement in...

04/17/2020

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Original Research

Incidence, Etiology, and Management of Long Thoracic and Accessory Nerve Injuries and Winging Scapula

11/11/2021

Rahul K. Nath , MD;

Chandra Somasundaram , PhD;

Peripheral nerve injuries make up many upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders, as peripheral nerves in the upper extremities are susceptible to damage due to their superficial course and length.

Peripheral nerve injuries make...

11/11/2021

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Figure 1. Modified Mallet movements of a 28-year-old woman with OBPI before surgery.

Original Research

Comparing the Results of External Rotational Humeral Osteotomy in Older Children to the Mod Quad and Triangle Tilt Procedures in Adults with Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury

02/01/2022

Rahul K. Nath , MD;

Chandra Somasundaram , PhD;

In this study, improvements in glenohumeral joint alignment; scapular hypoplasia, elevation, and rotation (SHEAR) deformity; and upper extremity functional movements were demonstrated in adult patients with OBPI 1 year after the mod Quad...

In this study, improvements in...

02/01/2022

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