[Restoration of elbow extension in the tetraplegic by transplantation of the posterior deltoid. Study of 21 cases].
The authors have transferred the posterior part of the deltoid muscle to the triceps in 21 tetraplegics. A modification of Moberg's technique has been employed utilising a strip of fascia lata reinforced by Dacron sutures to allow rehabilitation after only 3 weeks. Despite limited active extension of the elbow and diminished power, results were considered to be satisfactory by the patients. They benefited from a greater range of movement of the hand, an improved possibility of bearing weight, improvement in the use of wheelchairs and better ability to express their bladder.
D000328:Adult; D001132:Arm / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009132:Muscles / Q000637:transplantation*; D011782:Quadriplegia / Q000534:rehabilitation*
Réanimation de l'extension du coude chez le tétraplégique par transplantation du deltoïde postérieur. Etude de 21 cas.