Radial to axillary nerve transfer.
Por:
Vanaclocha, Vicente, Herrera, Juan Manuel, Rivera-Paz, Marlon, Martinez-Gomez, Deborah, Vanaclocha, Leyre
Publicada:
1 ene 2018
Resumen:
Axillary nerve injury is common after brachial plexus injuries,
particularly with shoulder luxation. Nerve grafting is the traditional
procedure for postganglionic injuries. Nerve transfer is emerging as a
viable option particularly in late referrals. At the proximal arm the
radial and axillary nerves lie close by. Sacrificing one of the triceps
muscle nerve branches induces little negative consequences. Transferring
the long head of the triceps nerve branch is a good option to recover
axillary nerve function. The surgical technique is presented in a video,
stressing the steps to achieve a successful result. The video can be
found here: https://youtu.be/WbVbpMuPxIE .
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