Nerve transfers for peripheral nerve injury in the upper limb: a case-based review. (February 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Isaacs, J.; Cochran, A. R.
• Is Part Of: Bone & joint journal. Volume 101B:Number 2(2019)
• Page Start: 124
• Page End: 131
• Publication Date: 2019-02
• Subjects: Nerve injury -- Nerve transfer -- Musculocutaneous nerve -- Ulnar nerve -- Axillary nerve -- Sensory nerve transfer; Bones -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Joints -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Orthopedic surgery -- Periodicals; 617.47005
• DOI: 10.1302/0301-620X.101B2.BJJ-2018-0839.R1
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2049-4394

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: Nerve transfer has become a common and often effective reconstructive strategy for proximal and complex peripheral nerve injuries of the upper limb. This case-based discussion explores the principles and potential benefits of nerve transfer surgery and offers in-depth discussion of several established and valuable techniques including: motor transfer for elbow flexion after musculocutaneous nerve injury, deltoid reanimation for axillary nerve palsy, intrinsic re-innervation following proximal ulnar nerve repair, and critical sensory recovery despite non-reconstructable median nerve lesions.