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Free muscle transfer.

Y Ikuta, K Yoshioka, K Tsuge

    The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery
    |August 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Microsurgical free muscle transfer showed success in traumatic injuries like Volkmann's contracture and brachial plexus injuries. However, outcomes were less favorable for patients with poliomyelitis, indicating specific limitations for this condition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Reconstructive surgery
    • Microsurgery
    • Orthopedic surgery

    Background:

    • Volkmann's contracture, poliomyelitis, and brachial plexus injuries can lead to significant functional deficits.
    • Free muscle transfer is a reconstructive technique to restore function.
    • Microsurgical approaches enhance the precision and success rate of tissue transplantation.

    Observation:

    • Eight patients underwent free muscle transfer using microsurgical techniques.
    • Indications included Volkmann's contracture (5 cases), poliomyelitis (2 cases), and brachial plexus injury (1 case).
    • Vessel and nerve anastomoses were typically performed between the graft and recipient site.

    Findings:

    • Successful functional restoration was achieved in six patients with traumatic injuries.

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  • The procedure was unsuccessful in two patients with poliomyelitis.
  • In one complex case of brachial plexus injury, intercostal nerve transfer was used alongside muscle grafting due to unavailable recipient nerves.

    • Implications:

    • Microsurgical free muscle transfer is a viable and effective treatment for specific functional deficits caused by traumatic injuries.
    • The technique's efficacy may be limited in cases of poliomyelitis.
    • Further research could explore modifications or alternative strategies for patients with poliomyelitis.