Andreas Gohritz, Marcus Spies, Jan Fridén, Karsten Knobloch, Andreas Steiert, Mehmet A Altintas, Mehmet Altintas, Peter M Vogt
OBJECTIVE: Reconstruction of active elbow flexion against gravity (strength grade > or =M(3)) by transfer of the latissimus dorsi muscle in order to improve the functionality of the upper extremity. INDICATIONS: Irreparable lesions of the musculocutaneous nerve (C(5)/6). Failure of regeneration after peripheral nerve reconstruction for the musculocutaneous nerve (neurolysis, suture, nerve grafting). Brachial plexus injury (lesions to the upper part, C(5)/6). Loss of biceps function due to trauma, ischemia, poliomyelitis or tumor...
June 2009: Operative Orthopädie und Traumatologie