Plastic and reconstructive surgery
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Plast. Reconstr. Surg. · Oct 2015
ReviewA Systematic Review of Outcomes of Contralateral C7 Transfer for the Treatment of Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injury: Part 2. Donor-Site Morbidity.
Although contralateral C7 (CC7) transfer has been widely used for treating traumatic brachial plexus injury, the safety of the procedure is questionable. The authors performed a systematic review to investigate the donor-site morbidity, including sensory abnormality and motor deficit, to guide clinical decision-making. ⋯ The incidence of donor-site morbidity after (CC7) transfer was relatively high, and severe and long-term defects occurred occasionally. (CC7) transfer should be indicated only when other donor nerves are not available, and with a comprehensive knowledge of the potential risks.
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Plast. Reconstr. Surg. · Oct 2015
Review Case ReportsNerve Transfers to Restore Upper Extremity Function in Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: Update and Preliminary Outcomes.
Cervical spinal cord injury can result in profound loss of upper extremity function. Recent interest in the use of nerve transfers to restore volitional control is an exciting development in the care of these complex patients. In this article, the authors review preliminary results of nerve transfers in spinal cord injury. ⋯ Therapeutic, IV.