The Journal of hand surgery
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Comparative Study
A comparison of intercostal and partial ulnar nerve transfers in restoring elbow flexion following upper brachial plexus injury (C5-C6+/-C7).
Restoring active elbow flexion is essential in the surgical management of C5-C6 +/- C7 brachial plexus palsies. This study compares the clinical results of 2 techniques to restore elbow flexion: the partial ulnar nerve transfer and the intercostal nerve transfer. ⋯ Therapeutic III.
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To explore long-term recovery of elbow flexion and extension after transferring the phrenic nerve and intercostal nerves, respectively, in adults with global brachial plexus avulsion injuries. ⋯ Therapeutic IV.
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To investigate the characteristics of nonunion and avascular necrosis following phalangeal neck fracture in children. ⋯ Therapeutic IV.