The comparative study of two kinds of position of the left trigeminal nerve root microvascular decompression / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To discuss the application effect of lateral prone position in the left trigeminal nerve root microvascular decompression on the degree of compression on axillary nerve and arm discomfort,in order to supply evidence for selection of a suitable position during trigeminal nerve root microvascular decompression.Methods 44 cases who underwent microvascular decompression of trigeminal nerve roots were randomly divided into the observation group and the control group with 22 cases in each group.They were in lateral prone position with their arms placed in different positions.The influence on arm function was observed in two groups.Results The arm feeling,response to pain,the upper limb swelling and flexibility were statistically significant between two groups.Conclusions For lateral prone position arrangements during microvascular decompression of trigeminal nerve root,the patients' head should be moved ahead,the right arm should be out of bed and be fixed in a lower position,so that nerve and functional damage can be prevented by avoiding decompression of the right upper arm.