Functional Free Muscle Transfer for Reconstruction of Traumatic Adult Brachial Plexus Injuries.

Hand Clin · May 2024 · Review

Iamaguchi RB, Rosa de Rezende M

Hand Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery Group of the Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Clinics Hospital…

Hand & Upper Extremity Shoulder & Elbow

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONThis review outlines functional free muscle transfer techniques and surgical strategies for restoring elbow flexion, shoulder stability, and hand function after traumatic adult brachial plexus injury.
Abstract, as published

Traumatic brachial plexus injury is the most common indication for functional free muscle transfer, and elbow flexion recovery is the functional target, followed by shoulder stability and hand reanimation. In this article, we provide a literature review of functional free muscle transfer (FFMT) for adult traumatic brachial plexus injuries and the surgical technical recommendations to achieve the best functional results with FFMT for adult traumatic brachial plexus injuries.

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