Pediatric surgery international
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Pediatr. Surg. Int. · Sep 2011
Contralateral C7 transfer for the treatment of upper obstetrical brachial plexus palsy.
The use of contralateral C7 is seldom indicated in infants with obstetrical brachial plexus palsy (OBPP). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the value of contralateral C7 transfer in infants with upper OBPP in order to define the application and outcome of this transfer in these infants more optimally. ⋯ Contralateral C7 transfer is an effective procedure for the restoration of upper limb function in infants with OBPP and root avulsions.