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Transfer of triceps motor branches of the radial nerve to the axillary nerve with or without other nerve transfers provides antigravity shoulder abduction in pediatric brachial plexus injury

Authors: Matthew C. McRae, Gregory H. Borschel

Published in: HAND | Issue 2/2012

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Restoration of shoulder abduction following injury to the brachial plexus is sometimes difficult to achieve in obstetrical brachial plexus palsy and traumatic brachial plexus palsy. Nerve transfers are a recognized treatment option for patients with traumatic brachial plexus injuries [5]. To maximize shoulder function, notably shoulder abduction and external rotation, simultaneous reconstruction of the suprascapular and axillary nerves is often advocated [6, 7]. …

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Title: Transfer of triceps motor branches of the radial nerve to the axillary nerve with or without other nerve transfers provides antigravity shoulder abduction in pediatric brachial plexus injury
Authors: Matthew C. McRae
Gregory H. Borschel
Publication date: 01-06-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: HAND / Issue 2/2012
Print ISSN: 1558-9447
Electronic ISSN: 1558-9455
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11552-012-9398-0

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Transfer of triceps motor branches of the radial nerve to the axillary nerve with or without other nerve transfers provides antigravity shoulder abduction in pediatric brachial plexus injury

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