Current status of brachial plexus reconstruction: restoration of hand function.

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Title
Current status of brachial plexus reconstruction: restoration of hand function.
Journal
Clinics In Plastic Surgery
Author(s)
Wehrli L., Bonnard C., Anastakis D.J.
ISSN
1558-0504 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
0094-1298
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2011
Volume
38
Number
4
Pages
661-681
Language
english
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Publication types: Journal Article
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
Although restoration of hand function in brachial plexus patients remains a formidable challenge, the past decade has brought significant improvement in our ability to restore hand function even in the most severe cases. Today, the following options are available to restore hand function: (1) direct nerve repair; (2) nerve grafting; (3) nerve transfers from intraplexal or extraplexal sources; (4) tendon transfers (and tenodesis); (5) free functioning muscle transfer; (6) arthrodesis; and (7) a combination of these techniques. Opportunity for future improvement exists, and the next decade will no doubt bring further innovation.
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