Pulmonary and biceps function after intercostal and phrenic nerve transfer for branchial plexus injuries

• Main Authors: Chalidapong P., Sananpanich K., Kraisarin J., Bumroongkit C.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Online Access: http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0842346782&partnerID=40&md5=0d733bde7564c4cfee989406f186274d; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/handle/6653943832/1687
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

This pseudo-randomized study was performed to compare the pulmonary function and biceps recovery after intercostal (19 cases) and phrenic (17 cases) nerve transfer to the musculocutaneous nerve for brachial plexus injury patients with nerve root avulsions. Pulmonary function was assessed pre-operati...