Extraplexual neurotization of brachial plexus

Abstract

The authors reviewed 62 neurotizations of the brachial plexus in 71 patients performed between 1974 and 1989. The nerves used were the accessory, the motor or sensory branches of the cervical plexus, and the intercostals. Twenty-five suprascapular nerves, 19 musculocutaneous, 4 medial roots of the median nerve, and 12 lateral roots of the median nerve were neurotized. The authors concluded that useful results can be achieved using extraplexual neurotizations.