Abstract

Surgical reconstruction of upper extremity function in patients with high tetraplegia is presented. Five patients with sequelae of cervical spinal cord injury at C5-C6 level were operated on. Seven reconstructive operations were performed. Surgery consists of m. biceps brachii transposition to m. triceps brachii through the medial end of the humerus. First clinical experience is discussed.

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