Review Article

Treatment Options for Brachial Plexus Injuries

Figure 1

Simple functioning free gracilis muscle transplantation to restore elbow flexion. The gracilis is attached proximally to the clavicle and distal to the biceps brachialis tendon. Range of motion is provided through innervation from spinal accessory nerve or from the 3rd and 4th intercostal nerve. Vascularization is provided from the thoracoacromial vascular branches.
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