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While upper limb nerve transfers were first described and performed several years
ago, they have seen expanded use in the past 20 years. Initially indicated for
surgical repair of brachial plexus injuries with nerve root avulsion, the
indications have been extended to post-ganglionic lesions because of the
excellent results of certain intraplexus nerve transfers.
The traditional nerve
repair techniques - primary suture and nerve grafting - form the basis of nerve
surgery. Although nerve transfer does not replace them, they are a useful
supplement as they provide a targeted approach to reinnervation and recovery of
key functions of the upper limb. The goal of this review is to provide an
overview of the various possible transfers by the function being restored and the
quality of the outcomes.
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