Nerve root transfer from C4 to C5 in brachial plexus injuries. Anatomical study and description of the surgical technique

Abstract Objective This is an anatomical study of C4 and C5 roots for nerve transfers in upper brachial plexus injuries, with surgical technique demonstration. Methods Fifteen brachial plexuses from both male and female cadavers were dissected. Morphological features of C4 and C5 roots were recorded and analyzed, followed by a neurotization simulation. Results In all dissections, C4 and C5 roots morphological features allowed their mobilization and neurotization with no need for a nerve graft. The surgical technique spared important regional nerve branches. Conclusion Based on these data, we conclude that C4-C5 nerve transfers are feasible and result in no additional neurological deficit in upper brachial plexus injuries.

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Main Authors:	Valeriano,Gabriel Vique, Abdouni,Yussef Ali, Costa,Antonio Carlos Da
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Sociedade Brasileira de Ortopedia e Traumatologia 2022
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0102-36162022000300443
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