Trapezius transfer to treat flail shoulder after brachial plexus palsy

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>After severe brachial palsy involving the shoulder, many different muscle transfers have been advocated to restore movement and stability of the shoulder. Paralysis of the deltoid and supraspinatus muscles can be treated by transfer...

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Main Authors: Diaz Humberto, Paredes Luis, Monreal Ricardo, Leon Pastor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Georg Thieme Verlag KG 2007-01-01
Series:Journal of Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injury
Online Access:http://www.JBPPNI.com/content/2/1/2