Posterior branch of the axillary nerve transfer to the lateral triceps branch for restoration of elbow extension: Case report

Brian J. Klika; Robert J. Spinner; Allen T. Bishop; Michelle F. Kircher; Alexander Y. Shin

doi:10.1016/j.jhsa.2013.03.044

Posterior branch of the axillary nerve transfer to the lateral triceps branch for restoration of elbow extension: Case report

Brian J. Klika, Robert J. Spinner, Allen T. Bishop, Michelle F. Kircher, Alexander Y. Shin

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Abstract

We report a nerve transfer to the triceps using the posterior branch of the axillary nerve to restore elbow extension in an 18-year-old woman with a C7-T1 injury. Elbow extension strength improved from M0 to M4, whereas deltoid strength was minimally affected. Her Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand score improved 14 points. This method may be considered for restoring triceps function in lower pattern brachial plexus injury.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1145-1149
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of Hand Surgery
Volume	38
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2013.03.044
State	Published - Jun 2013

Keywords

Axillary nerve
lateral triceps branch
posterior branch
restoration of elbow extension

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Surgery
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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