Research Department
Research Journal
Microsurgery
Research Member
Research Rank
1
Research Vol
22-5
Research Website
http://scholar.google.com.eg/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=OBI-XFEAAAAJ&citation_for_view=OBI-XFEAAAAJ:mvPsJ3kp5DgC
Research Year
2002
Research_Pages
199-202
Research Abstract
Abstract Six children between 7–16 years of age presented with flail shoulder and elbow
caused by poliomyelitis. Shoulder fusion was followed by free-functioning gracilis
transplantation to replace the atrophied biceps muscle. The transplanted muscle was
reinnervated by either the spinal accessory or phrenic nerve. Follow-up averaged 44 months
(range, 56–23 months). All cases developed at least grade 3 power of elbow flexion and
were able to place their hands to their mouths. Five out of 6 cases were able to flex their ...
