Versatility of the double fascicular transfer in reconstruction of elbow flexion paralysis: intermediate term follow-up and patient-related outcome measures
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Turner, LewisDuraku, Liron S
Ramadan, Sami
van der Oest, Mark
Miller, Caroline
George, Samuel
Chaudhry, Tahseen
Power, Dominic M
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2023-10-18
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Objectives: The use of fascicle transfers in the reconstruction of traumatic brachial plexus injury is well established, but limited evidence is available regarding their use in atraumatic elbow flexion paralysis. This retrospective case review aimed to verify whether median and ulnar fascicle transfers are similarly effective in atraumatic versus traumatic elbow flexion paralysis when measured using the British Medical Research Council (MRC) scale, Brachial plexus Assessment Tool (BrAT) and Stanmore Percentage of Normal Elbow Assessment (SPONEA) scores at long-term follow-up. Methods: All median and ulnar fascicle transfer cases performed at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham between August 2007 and November 2018 were reviewed to compare the outcomes of transfers performed for traumatic and atraumatic indications. Data on patient demographics, mechanism and nature of injury, date of injury or symptom onset, date of operation, and other nerve transfers performed were collected. Outcome measures collected included the British MRC scale and two patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), BrAT and SPONEA. Results: In total, 34 patients with 45 median and ulnar fascicle transfers were identified. This included 27 traumatic and seven atraumatic brachial plexus insults. Thirty patients had sufficient follow-up to be included in MRC analysis and 17 patients had sufficient follow-up to be included in PROM analysis. No significant differences were found between traumatic and atraumatic subgroups for median MRC, BrAT, or SPONEA scores. Conclusions: This study suggests that nerve transfers might be considered effective reconstructive options in atraumatic pathology and provides validation for further research on the subject.Citation
Turner L, Duraku LS, Ramadan S, van der Oest M, Miller C, George S, Chaudhry T, Power DM. Versatility of the double fascicular transfer in reconstruction of elbow flexion paralysis: Intermediate term follow-up and patient-related outcome measures. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2023 Dec;87:494-501. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2023.10.049.Type
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https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/journal-of-plastic-reconstructive-and-aesthetic-surgeryPMID
37926608Publisher
Elsevierae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1016/j.bjps.2023.10.049