Triceps to biceps transfer for established brachial plexus palsy.
We have reviewed seven patients who had triceps transfer after an old brachial plexus injury. All patients had a useful functional improvement with a good range of powerful elbow flexion; five patients could manage to bring their hand to their mouth. The basis of patient selection and the relative advantages of triceps transfer are discussed.
Hoang
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Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, England.
Mills
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Burke
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D000328:Adult; D001917:Brachial Plexus / Q000293:injuries*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010243:Paralysis / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D013709:Tendon Transfer / Q000379:methods