Ellen Y Lee, Allen T Bishop, Robert J Spinner, Alexander Y Shin
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Abstract
The gracilis free functioning muscle transfer is an established procedure for reconstructing elbow, wrist, and hand function in adult traumatic brachial plexus injury patients. Elbow flexion or distal wrist or hand function can be compromised by gracilis bowstringing in up to 17.8% of patients. Two techniques for pulley reconstruction to correct bowstringing and improve the function of the gracilis transfer are described.
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Techniques in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery presents authoritative, practical information on today"s advances in hand and upper extremity surgery. It features articles by leading experts on the latest surgical techniques, the newest equipment, and progress in therapies for rehabilitation. The primary focus of the journal is hand surgery, but articles on the wrist, elbow, and shoulder are also included. Major areas covered include arthroscopy, microvascular surgery, plastic surgery, congenital anomalies, tendon and nerve disorders, trauma, and work-related injuries.