Contralateral C7 Nerve Root Transfer for Function Recovery in Adults: A Meta-analysis
Background: Root avulsion to all 5 roots of the brachial plexus is a common presentation and keeps a major reconstructive challenge. The contralateral C7 (CC7) nerve transfer has been used in treating brachial plexus avulsion injury (BPAI) since 1986. However, the effectiveness of the procedure rema...
Main Authors: | Wen-Jun Li, Li-Yue He, Shan-Lin Chen, Yan-Wei Lyu, Shu-Feng Wang, Yang Yong, Wen Tian, Guang-Lei Tian, Yu-Dong Gu |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer
2017-01-01
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Series: | Chinese Medical Journal |
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Online Access: | http://www.cmj.org/article.asp?issn=0366-6999;year=2017;volume=130;issue=24;spage=2960;epage=2968;aulast=Li |
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