Ulnar Nerve to Musculocutaneous Nerve Transfer in an Ulnar Ray–Deficient Infant With Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy: Case Report
In Oberlin's nerve transfer, a fascicle of the ulnar nerve is sutured end-to-end to the branch of musculocutaneous nerve to the biceps muscle in the arm. This transfer is commonly used in adult traumatic C5-C6 avulsion injuries of the brachial plexus. We report the successful use of Oberlin nerve transfer in an ulnar ray–deficient infant with brachial plexus birth palsy.
Key words: Oberlin, nerve transfer, ulnar ray deficiency
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PII: S0363-5023(10)00682-9
doi:10.1016/j.jhsa.2010.06.014
© 2010 Published by Elsevier Inc.
