SynthesisHand (New York, N.Y.)2024
Tendon Transfers, Nerve Grafts, and Nerve Transfers for Isolated Radial Nerve Palsy: A Systematic Review and Analysis.
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- Understanding the long-term clinical effectiveness of L'Episcopo procedure in restoring external rotation & abduction in patients suffering from brachial plexus birth injury: a systematic review & meta-analysis.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Triple tendon transfer for an irreparable 10-cm radial nerve defect: a case report of functional recovery and a successful return to work as a waiter.International journal of surgery case reports · 2026Article
- Robotic Rehabilitation Using the Hybrid Assistive Limb for Drop Fingers in a Patient with Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy: A Case Report.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- An Acta Orthopaedica educational article: Treatment of adult patients with a humeral shaft fracture.Acta orthopaedica · 2026Review
- Technical progress and clinical application of distal nerve transfers.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Article
- Commentary onJournal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America · 2025Article
- Assessment, management, and rehabilitation of traumatic peripheral nerve injuries for non-surgeons.Muscle & nerve · 2025Review
- Surgical Management of Nerve Injuries Caused by Pediatric Upper Extremity Fractures.Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America · 2025Review
- Results of Tendon Transfers in Radial Nerve Palsies: A New Evaluation Protocol.Journal of personalized medicine · 2024Article
- Axillary to Radial Nerve Transfer for Recovery of Elbow Extension After Spinal Cord Injury.Operative neurosurgery (Hagerstown, Md.) · 2023Article
- Quantifying Hand Strength and Isometric Pinch Individuation Using a Flexible Pressure Sensor Grid.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundIsolated radial nerve palsy is a debilitating injury that may potentially be reconstructed with either tendon transfers, nerve grafts, or nerve transfers. Currently, there is no consensus on the optimal technique for reconstruction. We performed a systematic review and analysis to determine which surgical intervention provides the best clinical outcomes.
methodsA systematic review was conducted according to PRISMA guidelines. Twenty-nine papers met inclusion criteria. Grading scales of function and strength were converted into a tripartite scoring system to compare outcomes between techniques. χ
resultsSeven hundred fifty-four patients were analyzed. Tendon transfers resulted in the highest percentage of good outcomes (82%) and the lowest percentage of poor outcomes (9%). Tendon transfers were superior to nerve grafts and nerve transfers for restoration of wrist extension. Nerve transfers for wrist extension were superior to nerve transfers for finger extension. Nerve grafts and nerve transfers had equivalent rates of good and poor clinical outcomes.
conclusionsThis study analyzed reported outcomes of tendon transfers, nerve grafts, and nerve transfers for reconstruction of isolated radial nerve palsy. On pooled analysis, tendon transfers had higher rates of superior clinical outcomes as compared with nerve transfers and nerve grafts. Tendon transfers should be considered first-line reconstruction for isolated radial nerve palsy as nerve-based reconstruction is less predictable and reproducible.
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