Steindler flexorplasty of the elbow in obstetric brachial plexus injuries.
A Steindler flexorplasty at the elbow was performed in 26 patients with an obstetric brachial plexus lesion because of deficient elbow flexion. Follow-up after a mean of 2.9 years (range, 1-7 years) showed a good functional result in 23 cases, whereas 3 primary failures were noted. In one case, a recurrent dislocation of the elbow was seen 3 years after the initial flexorplasty. Steindler flexorplasty is a comparatively simple operation and gives very reliable results. It should be preferred above other, more elaborate muscle transfers for loss of elbow flexion.
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Atrium Medical Center, Heerlen, The Netherlands. orthobib@knmg.nl
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D000293:Adolescent; D001720:Birth Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D001917:Brachial Plexus / Q000293:injuries*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004550:Elbow / Q000503:physiopathology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome