A new method of nerve repair: repair of a lesion of the radial nerve with a branch to the triceps muscle.
Regeneration of the radial nerve following a new technique of nerve anastomosis in the humeral spiral groove is reported. Neurorrhaphy was performed by anastomosing a branch supplying the medial head of the triceps to the distal cut end of the radial nerve at the level of the lateral intermuscular septum. The progress of the nerve is detailed and has been confirmed by electromyographic studies showing regeneration of the radial nerve 3 years after operation and 4 years after injury. This technique for repair of the radial nerve has not been previously described.
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D009132:Muscles / Q000294:innervation*; D009416:Nerve Regeneration; D011826:Radial Nerve / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*