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J Brachial Plex Peripher Nerve Inj 2009; 04(01): e133-e135
DOI: 10.1186/1749-7221-4-20
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Bahm and Ocampo-Pavez; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.

Monopolar teres major muscle transposition to improve shoulder abduction and flexion in children with sequelae of obstetric brachial plexus palsy[*]

Jörg Bahm
1   Euregio Reconstructive Microsurgery Unit, Franziskushospital, Aachen, Germany
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Claudia Ocampo-Pavez
1   Euregio Reconstructive Microsurgery Unit, Franziskushospital, Aachen, Germany
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21 June 2009

26 October 2009

Publication Date:
18 September 2014 (online)

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Abstract

We present a new surgical technique for a pedicled teres major muscle transfer to improve shoulder abduction and flexion in children with sequelae of obstetric brachial plexus palsy.

In addition, we provide the clinical outcome in the first 17 operated children.

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