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The Netherlands BPI Specialists/Clinics

A.C.J. Sloof, MD


Response to UBPN questionnaire:
NOTE: Only questions answered are included here


Identify what specialties related to brachial plexus injuries are represented by practitioners working in your clinic including physical/occupational therapists, if any.

We are working in a group of specialists: plastic and orthopedic surgeons, neurophysiologists, rehabilitation officers and their staff.
What do you/your clinic specialize in treating?

All kinds of nerve and plexus injuries.
Indicate the total number of brachial plexus patients you/your clinic has evaluated since your establishment:

625 adult cases and 1043 obstetric patients; operated respectively 274 and 331 cases.
State your philosophy regarding pain management and brachial plexus injuries.

Pain Management is included (Neurosurgery, anaesthesiologists).
Indicate research efforts (include dates please) conducted by you specific to brachial plexus injuries.

A lot of clinical research is performed.
Indicate any other facts that you feel would help families and individuals understand your practice.

A good relationship with parents and patients organisation.
Do you accept any national/governmental payment for services or are you enrolled in any state medicaid plans? Please provide information on these plans and include which states you are enrolled in for medicaid services.

We do not have special financial support.
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