Modified Pectoralis Major Tendon Transfer for Reanimation of Elbow Flexion as a Salvage Procedure in Complete Brachial Plexus Injury: A Case Report

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2013
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Abstract
Traumatic brachial plexus injuries rarely recover spontaneously and if the window period for neurotisation has elapsed, the only option for restoration of function lies in a salvage procedure. Many such salvage procedures have been described in the literature with variable functional results. We report the case of a 16-year-old boy who presented after unsuccessful treatment for a complete brachial plexus injury; we performed a pectoralis major tendon transfer to attain elbow flexion. Postoperatively, the elbow was splinted with flexion at 100°. After 4 weeks of immobilization the splint was removed and the patient could actively flex his elbow from 30° to 100°.
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Authors Taran, S;Nawfar, SA;
Journal malaysian orthopaedic journal
Year 2013
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Therapeutics. Pharmacology Medicine (General) Medicine surgery Dentistry Medical emergencies. Critical care. Intensive care. First aid gynecology and obstetrics orthopedic surgery

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