Journal of Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injury (Nov 2011)

Contralateral C7 nerve transfer - Our experiences over past 25 years

  • Zhang Cheng-Gang,
  • Gu Yu-Dong

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1749-7221-6-10
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 6, no. 1
p. 10

Abstract

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Abstract Contralateral C7 nerve transfer has been used in treating brachial plexus avulsion injury since 1986. During the past two and half decades, much has been achieved, yet more needs to be explored. In this review article, the indications, technical details, outcome and pitfalls of this technique are summarized.