An Investigation on the Feasibility of Neurotization of Posterior Division of Median Nerve with Brachialis Branch of Musculocutaneous Nerve: Cadaver Study

Aydin A., Aydin H. U., Oguzi N.

TRAKYA UNIVERSITESI TIP FAKULTESI DERGISI, vol.26, no.2, pp.109-114, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 26 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Journal Name: TRAKYA UNIVERSITESI TIP FAKULTESI DERGISI
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.109-114
  • Keywords: Neurotization, brachialis muscle, nerve transfer, tendon transfer, PLEXUS PALSY, INJURY
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: The Problems encountered during recovery of traumatic brachial plexus injuries despite adequate treatment has important socioeconomic impacts. Neurotization of median nerve with brachialis muscle branch of musculocutaneous nerve has become popular recently. Whether it is superior to transfer of brachialis muscle to finger flexors is still unclear. Our research on human cadavers is aimed at examining the possibility of this nerve transfer by quantitatively describing the courses of related nerves.