Reanimation of elbow extension with intercostal nerves transfers in total XXXX .

@entity5300 @entity1 @entity2685
BACKGROUND: Restoration of flexion in the elbow is the priority in the management of @entity2685 . Current techniques of reconstructions, combining both nerve grafting and nerve transfer, allow more extensive repair, with additional targets: shoulder, elbow extension, hand. The transfer of intercostal nerves onto the nerve of the triceps long head is used to restore elbow extension. The aim of this retrospective study is to evaluate the results of this procedure, in total @entity5300 with uninjured C5 and C6 roots. METHODS: Eleven @entity1 with total @entity2685 were reviewed 24 months in average after intercostal nerves transfer. The average age of the @entity1 was twenty-nine years. The average time to surgery after occurrence of the injury was 5 months. Triceps re-innervation and strength of elbow extension were evaluated. RESULTS: The averaged time required for triceps re-innervation after intercostal nerve transfer was 9 months. Seven @entity1 achieved M4 elbow extension according to the Medical Research Council grading system. Two @entity1 achieved M3 elbow extension. Two @entity1 had poor results (M2 and M0). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Transfer of intercostal nerves onto the nerve of the triceps long head is a reliable procedure for the restoration of elbow extension in total @entity5300 .
