Lower Trapezius Muscle Transfer For Elbow Extension Reconstruction After Failed Nerve Transfer for Tetraplegia

Jayme Bertelli and Sushil Nehete
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Jayme Bertelli: Department of Neurosurgery, Brazil
Sushil Nehete: Department of Neurosurgery, Brazil

Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, 2018, vol. 11, issue 4, 8676-8678

Abstract: Reconstruction of elbow extension is a first priority in the management of tetraplegia patients. Traditionally, posterior deltoid and biceps to triceps muscle transfers were used; but, in recent years, nerve transfers have become the preferred choice of a few surgeons...

Keywords: Biomedical Sciences; Biomedical Research; Technical Research; Brachial Plexus; Tetraplegia; Nerve Transfer; Trapezio Muscle; Elbow Extension (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.26717/BJSTR.2018.11.002139

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