Loss of Elbow Flexion in Congenital Arthrogryposis Treated with a Bipolar Latissimus Transfer: A Case Report. Issue 3 (14th July 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Stein, Matthew; Ashley, Blair; Falk, David; Gittings, Daniel; Glaser, David; Levin, Lawrence Scott
• Is Part Of: JBJS case connector. Volume 10:Issue 3(2020)
• Page Start: e19.00296
• Page End: e19.00296
• Publication Date: 2020-07-14
• Subjects: Orthopedic surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Orthopedic surgery -- Periodicals; Orthopedics; Orthopedic Procedures; Orthopedic surgery; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.7
• DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.19.00296
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2160-3251

Abstract

Abstract : Case: A 20-year-old man with congenital arthrogryposis presented for evaluation of biceps dysfunction. Although his left elbow was supple with 0° to 110° passive range of motion (ROM), he had no active ROM and was unable to perform basic activities of daily living such as bringing his hand to his mouth to feed himself. A bipolar latissimus transfer was performed to achieve functional active ROM. Conclusion: Bipolar latissimus transfer is a challenging, robust flap able to restore active elbow flexion in select groups of patients with biceps dysfunction, supple elbow, and functional latissimus dorsi.