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The Effectiveness of Different Nerve Transfers in the Restoration of Elbow Flexion in Adults Following Brachial Plexus Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Restoration of elbow flexion is an important goal in the treatment of patients with traumatic brachial plexus injury. Numerous studies have described various nerve transfers for neurotization of the musculocutaneous nerve (or its motor branches); however, there is uncertainty over the effectiveness of each method. The aim of this study was to summarize the published evidence in adults with traumatic brachial plexus injury.Quantifying Donor Deficits Following Nerve Transfer Surgery in Tetraplegia
Nerve transfer (NT) surgery can improve function in people with cervical spinal cord injury (SCI). However, the impact of donor nerve deficits remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to quantify donor deficits experienced by individuals with cervical SCI following NT.Anatomic Variations of the Musculocutaneous Nerve and Clinical Implications for Restoration of Elbow Flexion
The restoration of elbow flexion is of primary importance in the management of patients with brachial plexus injuries. Superior functional outcomes via fascicle transfer from the ulnar and median nerves have resulted in this transfer being considered the mainstay of recovery of elbow flexion in patients with intact C8 and T1 function. An understanding of the anatomy of the musculocutaneous nerve (MCN) and its branching pattern is key while performing these transfers.Reconstruction of C5–C8 (T1 Hand) Brachial Plexus Paralysis in a Series of 52 Patients
A C5–C8 brachial plexus root injury, also known as a T1 hand, is associated with paralysis of shoulder abduction or external rotation and elbow flexion, accompanied by variable elbow, wrist, thumb, or finger extension deficits. We report the results of reconstruction for C5–C8 brachial plexus paralysis in 52 patients operated upon within 12 months of injury and having at least 24 months of follow-up.Effectiveness of Distal Nerve Transfers for Claw Correction With Proximal Ulnar Nerve Lesions
To evaluate claw deformity correction following anterior interosseous nerve (AIN) end-to-end transfer to the deep motor branch of the ulnar nerve (DMBUN) in high ulnar nerve injuries.Nerve Versus Tendon Transfer for Radial Nerve Paralysis Reconstruction
With radial nerve lesions, the results of nerve transfers and how they objectively compare with the outcomes of tendon transfers remain unstudied. We compared the results after nerve transfer in patients with less than 12 months since radial nerve injury with the results after tendon transfer in patients not eligible for nerve surgery because of longstanding paralysis (minimum of 15 months).Evaluation for Late Nerve Transfer Surgery in Spinal Cord Injury: Predicting the Degree of Lower Motor Neuron Injury
Nerve transfer surgery is used to restore upper extremity function following cervical spinal cord injury (SCI) with substantial variation in outcomes. The injury pattern in SCI is complex and can include isolated upper motor neuron (UMN) and combined UMN/lower motor neuron (LMN) dysfunction. The purpose of the study was to determine the most effective diagnostic technique for determining suitable candidates for nerve transfer surgery in SCI.
