Neurotization of avulsed roots of brachial plexus by means of anterior nerves of cervical plexus

Abstract

In summary, this technique provides a number of well-differentiated sensory and voluntary motor fibers. This number is certainly less than that of a normal plexus but is much more and of much better quality than that of intercostal nerves. If we distribute these fibers to well-chosen branches of the brachial plexus, limiting the neurotization to few selective components, we have the possibility of a useful recovery of essential movements of the shoulder and elbow. Sensation to the hand will also recover to a certain extent. Subsequent palliative operations (as for instance different kinds of arthrodesis) can supply a limb that, although paralyzed and severely impaired, can still be useful.