Upper limb nerve transfers: A review.
Hand Surg Rehabil
; 36(3): 151-172, 2017 06.
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ABSTRACT
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.
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