Nerve transfers for brachial plexus reconstruction
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Structured Motor Rehabilitation After Selective Nerve Transfers
Published on: August 15, 2019
Stephen H Colbert1, Susan E Mackinnon
1Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Missouri School of Medicine, One Hospital Drive, M349, Columbia, MO 65212, USA. colberts@missouri.edu
Abstract:
Brachial plexus injuries result in devastating loss of function for patients and present incredible challenges for peripheral nerve surgeons. Recently, nerve transfers have produced superior results compared with traditional interposition nerve grafts for brachial plexus reconstruction. The authors present a review of current surgical options for treatment of partial and complete adult brachial plexus injuries using nerve transfers.
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