Contralateral C7 Nerve Transfer with Direct Coaptation to Restore Lower Trunk Function After Traumatic Brachial Plexus Avulsion Injuries: Surgical Technique

Abstract

BJS Essential Surgical Techniques (JBJS EST) is the premier journal describing how to perform orthopaedic surgical procedures, verified by evidence-based outcomes, vetted by peer review, while utilizing online delivery, imagery and video to optimize the educational experience, thereby enhancing patient care. WHAT MAKES JBJS ESSENTIAL SURGICAL TECHNIQUES ESSENTIAL READING? Edited by Edward Cheng, MD, JBJS EST is an online journal for orthopaedic surgeons, from seasoned veterans to those just starting out in this field. It offers readers a continuously expanding online library of thoroughly vetted surgical procedures. Easy to Read, Easy to Absorb: Each surgical procedure is described step by step and illustrated extensively with images to encourage greater understanding of the procedure and concepts. Video excerpts are frequent features. Indications, contraindications, pitfalls, and challenges are clearly highlighted. Peer reviewed and derived from a top-quality published clinical article: Readers can be confident that these procedures are based on solid scientific concepts, because all articles contain outcomes that have been reported on in previously published peer-reviewed publications. JBJS EST articles are subjected to the same rigorous editorial, peer-review, and copyediting process that has established The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery's reputation for excellence. Contributions to JBJS EST are welcomed from anywhere in the world and are considered on their merits. Articles must be written in English and should be submitted as outlined in the Instructions to Authors. All authors must abide by the JBJS Ethics Policies.