Journal of neurosurgery
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Journal of neurosurgery · Oct 2011
Modified C-7 neurotization in the treatment of brachial plexus avulsion injury.
Contralateral C-7 transfer is often used in patients with brachial plexus avulsion injury. Traditionally, the contralateral C-7 root has only been transferred to a single nerve, such as the median or radial nerve. In this study, the authors aimed to evaluate the efficacy of contralateral C-7 transfer to 2 different recipient nerves in patients with brachial plexus avulsion injuries. ⋯ Contralateral C-7 transfer to 2 different recipient nerves is a feasible and efficient approach in patients with brachial plexus avulsion injuries when the donor nerve is limited.