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.
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Atrium Medical Center, Heerlen, The Netherlands. orthobib@knmg.nl
Tonino
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Kortleve
J W
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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