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This review updates motor and sensory nerve transfers for upper extremity nerve injuries. It covers principles, options, and outcomes for brachial plexus reconstruction and distal nerve repairs.

Keywords:
Brachial plexusNerve injuryNerve reconstructionNerve repairNerve transfer

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
  • Neurosurgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

  • Nerve injuries in the upper extremity significantly impair function.
  • Restoring nerve function often requires complex surgical interventions.
  • Nerve transfers are a key technique in reconstructive surgery for nerve lesions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an updated overview of motor and sensory nerve transfers.
  • To detail their application in reconstructing proximal and distal nerve lesions of the upper extremity.
  • To summarize current principles, indications, surgical techniques, and outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on nerve transfer techniques.
  • Synthesis of information on conventional and novel nerve transfer strategies.
  • Analysis of surgical options and functional outcomes for various nerve injuries.

Main Results:

  • Conventional nerve transfers are effective for brachial plexus reconstruction.
  • Distal nerve transfers offer solutions for isolated nerve injuries.
  • Sensory nerve transfers, both proximal and distal, are also discussed with their outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Nerve transfers represent a vital reconstructive option for upper extremity nerve deficits.
  • The techniques discussed offer functional restoration for a range of nerve lesions.
  • Continued research and refinement of these methods are essential for improving patient outcomes.