Upper limb nerve transfers: A review
| Autor: | C. Curvale, François Moutet, M. Delord, Denis Corcella, M. Bouyer, Alexandra Forli, M. Aribert |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
Nerve root avulsion Upper Extremity 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Suture (anatomy) medicine Humans Brachial Plexus Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Nerve Transfer Surgical repair 030222 orthopedics business.industry Upper limb nerve Anastomosis Surgical Rehabilitation Surgery medicine.anatomical_structure Anesthesia Upper limb business Brachial plexus 030217 neurology & neurosurgery Reinnervation |
| Zdroj: | Hand Surgery and Rehabilitation. 36:151-172 |
| ISSN: | 2468-1229 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.hansur.2016.11.007 |
| Popis: | While upper limb nerve transfers were first described and performed several years ago, they have seen expanded use in the past 20 years. Initially indicated for surgical repair of brachial plexus injuries with nerve root avulsion, the indications have been extended to post-ganglionic lesions because of the excellent results of certain intraplexus nerve transfers. The traditional nerve repair techniques – primary suture and nerve grafting – form the basis of nerve surgery. Although nerve transfer does not replace them, they are a useful supplement as they provide a targeted approach to reinnervation and recovery of key functions of the upper limb. The goal of this review is to provide an overview of the various possible transfers by the function being restored and the quality of the outcomes. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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