Zeitschrift für Orthopädie und ihre Grenzgebiete
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Z Orthop Ihre Grenzgeb · Jul 1999
[Secondary operations for improving shoulder function after brachial plexus lesion].
The results of an integrated concept of therapy are presented including a description of indications and the various operative procedures to compensate insufficient shoulder muscles following brachial plexus lesion. ⋯ In patients with brachial plexus palsy, secondary operations according to the individual pattern of paralysis result in an improvement of shoulder function and stability as well as patients satisfaction.