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Elbow Flexorplasty: A Comparison between Latissimus Dorsi Transfer and Steindler Flexorplasty

I. M. EGGERS
U. MENNEN
A. M. MATIME

From the Department of Hand and Microsurgery, Ga-Rankuwa Hospital and the Medical University of Southern Africa

Correspondence: Professor Ulrich Mennen, Department Hand- and Microsurgery, PO Box 186 Medunsa, South Africa 0204.

The latissimus dorsi transfer and the Steindler flexorplasty were compared to restore elbow flexion in seven cases. All patients had sustained upper trunk brachial plexus injuries and were adults of productive age. Both operations were successful. The results showed that the latissimus dorsi transfer provides more powerful elbow flexion and a greater range of movement one year post-operatively. The criteria for selection of candidates for both operations are set out.

Journal of Hand Surgery (British and European Volume), Vol. 17, No. 5, 522-525 (1992)
DOI: 10.1016/S0266-7681(05)80236-0
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