Long Thoracic Nerve Transfer for Children With Brachial Plexus Injuries

Discussion: The LTN may be a potential nerve donor for musculocutaneous or axillary nerve reinnervation in patients with brachial plexus injuries when other donors are not available during a primary plexus reconstruction. However, the best use may be for delayed neurotization of a free functioning muscle transfer after the initial plexus reconstruction has failed and no other donors are available. Level of Evidence: Level IV—therapeutic study.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Trauma Upper Extremity Source Type: research