Nerve Transfers to Restore Elbow Function

Liselotte F. Bulstra; Alexander Y. Shin

doi:10.1016/j.hcl.2015.12.005

Nerve Transfers to Restore Elbow Function

Liselotte F. Bulstra, Alexander Y. Shin

Orthopedic Surgery

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Abstract

The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the various nerve transfer options for restoration of elbow function. This article describes nerve transfer strategies for elbow flexion and extension including the indications, limitations, and expected outcomes based on current literature.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	165-174
Number of pages	10
Journal	Hand Clinics
Volume	32
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hcl.2015.12.005
State	Published - May 1 2016

Keywords

Brachial plexus injury
Elbow extension
Elbow flexion
Nerve root avulsion
Nerve transfers
Proximal nerve injury

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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