Oberlin partial ulnar nerve transfer for restoration in obstetric brachial plexus palsy of a newborn: case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>An 8 month old male infant with Erb's birth palsy was treated with two peripheral nerve transfers. Except for rapid motor reinnervations, elbow flexion was obtained by an Oberlin's partial ulnar nerve transfer, while shoulder abduction was restored by a...

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Main Authors: Kawamura Kenji, Kobata Yasunori, Yajima Hiroshi, Shigematsu Koji, Maegawa Naoki, Takakura Yoshinori
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Georg Thieme Verlag KG 2006-09-01
Series:Journal of Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injury
Online Access:http://www.JBPPNI.com/content/1/1/3