Neurotization from spinal accessory nerve to the musculo-cutaneous nerve for restoration of elbow flexion in brachial plexus injuries
- Author:
Vo Van Chau
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
brachial plexus injuries
- MeSH:
Brachial Plexus;
Nerve Transfer;
Brachial Plexus
- From:Ho Chi Minh city Medical Association
2005;10(4):195-202
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
From January 2000 to March 2004, 57 patients (53 males, 4 females, aged between 15 and 60 years old) with upper root injuries or complete brachial plexus injuries were surgical treated by neurotization from spinal accessory nerve to the musculo-cutaneous nerve for restoration of elbow flexion in the Trauma and Orthopedics Hospital of HoChiMinh city. Following-up lasted 12-24 months. The results: good result in restoration of elbow flexion MRC3 or more in 72% and the earliest MRC3 gained time was 8 months, the time became to zoom in 2 muscle tips was 6 months. The early neurotization surgery and young people were important factors for good results. Although a less re-examination patients, recovery results were good. It solved somewhat psychological complex for patients
