Study: Nerve Transfer Can Help Repair Brachial Plexus Injuries, Restore Elbow Functions

Nerve transfer in those suffering from brachial plexus injuries has proven to be effective in the reconstruction of elbow flexion and in improving quality of life, researchers say. As presented during the 81st American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Annual Scientific Meeting, researchers reviewed the clinical outcomes of their patients who have undergone different nerve transfers for restoration of elbow flexion between January 2001 and December 2011. This study comes on the heels of recent consideration of nerve transfer as an option for brachial plexus injuries. Click here to read the full story.