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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Plast Surg 2024; 57(05): 350-355
DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1786767
Review Article

Spinal Accessory Nerve to Suprascapular Nerve Transfer by Dorsal Approach for Shoulder Reanimation in Cases of Brachial Plexus Injuries: Surgical Technique

Vinita Puri 
1   Department of Plastic Surgery, Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
,
Raghav Shrotriya 
1   Department of Plastic Surgery, Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
,
Venkateshwaran N.
1   Department of Plastic Surgery, Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Abstract

Distal nerve transfers are frequently used for the treatment of patients having brachial plexus injuries. Spinal accessory nerve to suprascapular nerve transfer by dorsal approach is advantageous since it brings the site of neurotization closer to the neuromuscular end plate and minimizes donor muscle weakness. This surgery is found to be challenging owing to the small and deep operative field. In this article, the authors describe the surgical technique for this procedure.

Keywords

Brachial plexus injury - suprascapular nerve - spinal accessory nerve - nerve transfer - shoulder reanimation


Publication History

Article published online:
21 June 2024

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