ArticleMusculoskeletal surgery2025
The recovery and independence of elbow flexion and forearm supination after Oberlin II transfer in brachial plexus injuries: a long term follows up study.
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- Nerve transfer to musculocutaneous for elbow flexion restoration in brachial plexus injury (Ulnar and/or Median vs. Intercostal): A systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative studies.Acta neurochirurgica · 2025Pooled it
- Motor Nerve Transfers in Complete and Incomplete Brachial Plexus Injuries: A State-of-the-Art Review.Neurology international · 2026Review
- Double Nerve Transfer Versus Triple Nerve Transfer for Elbow Flexion Restoration in C5-C6 Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injuries.The archives of bone and joint surgery · 2026Article
- Traumatic brachial plexus injuries: a study of 665 cases from multicenter services in Guangxi, China (2017-2022).Frontiers in neurologyArticle
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Abstract
purposeThe Oberlin II double fascicular nerve transfer has been evaluated extensively for objective outcomes for elbow flexion in brachial plexus injuries (BPI). However, there is limited information available on the recovery pattern of supination and patient-reported activity in the long-term. Our study aimed to assess the functional results with a minimum of five years of follow-up.
methodsWe evaluated patients with a minimum of five years after the Oberlin II procedure for post-traumatic BPI. They were evaluated using MRC grading, range of active movements, QuickDASH score and activity to check elbow flexion and forearm supination independent of finger and wrist flexion.
results18 out of 26 patients responded with a mean follow-up of 79.4 months (range: 61-98). 16 (88.9%) (p < 0.000) patients recovered to achieve active elbow flexion and forearm supination of either MRC grade 3 power or more. The average range of active elbow flexion was 113.9
conclusionOur study demonstrated reliable functional results with independent elbow flexion, forearm supination and acceptable patient-reported outcomes for Oberlin II procedure in BPI.
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