Abstract
Background. Severe hypoplasia (or aplasia) of the biceps brachii is a primary cause of restriction in activities of daily living in patients with arthrogryposis.
 Aim. To estimate the possibility of restoring elbow active flexion via a latissimus dorsii transfer in patients with arthrogryposis.
 Materials and methods. From 2011 to 2018, we restored active flexion of the elbow via a latissimus dorsi transfer to the biceps brachii in 30 patients with arthrogryposis (44 upper limbs). We used different regimes including clinical examinations, EMG donor and recipient sites, and CT of the chest wall and shoulder.
 Results. The mean age of the patients was 4.0 ± 2.4 years, and the follow-up period was 3.2 ± 1.9 months. Follow-up results were available for 26 patients (30 upper limbs). The active postoperative elbow motion was 90.5 ± 14.9°. Elbow extension limitation occurred in 51% of cases (12.8 ± 4.3°) without any problems in activities of daily living. In total, 55.6% of patients had good results, 33.3% had satisfactory results, and 11.1% had poor results.
 Discussion. Our latissimus dorsi transfer results were comparable with those of other authors. Transposition of the latissimus dorsi to the biceps brachii restores sufficient flexion of the elbow without severe elbow flexion contractures.
 Conclusions. We suggest pedicle monopolar latissimus dorsi transfer as a reliable therapeutic option to restore active elbow flexion in patients with arthrogryposis having passive elbow flexion of 90° or higher before operation and donor muscle strain grade 4 or higher.
Highlights
Severe hypoplasia of the biceps brachii is a primary cause of restriction in activities of daily living in patients with arthrogryposis
Elbow extension limitation occurred in 51% of cases (12.8 ± 4.3°) without any problems in activities of daily living
We suggest pedicle monopolar latissimus dorsi transfer as a reliable therapeutic option to restore active elbow flexion in patients with arthrogryposis having passive elbow flexion of 90° or higher before operation and donor muscle strain grade 4 or higher
Summary
Обусловливающих ограничение или невозможность самообслуживания пациентов с артрогрипозом, является отсутствие активного сгибания в локтевом суставе в связи с тяжелой гипоплазией (аплазией) сгибателей предплечья, и прежде всего двуглавой мышцы плеча. Цель — оценить возможность восстановления активного сгибания предплечья у больных с артрогрипозом путем монополярной пересадки широчайшей мышцы спины (ШМС). Турнера» было выполнено восстановление активного сгибания в локтевом суставе у 30 больных с артрогрипозом (44 верхние конечности) путем монополярной пересадки ШМС. Результаты лечения были изучены у 26 человек (36 верхних конечностей) в сроки от 1 до 7 лет после операции (3,2 ± 1,9). При оценке в отдаленные сроки после операции активное сгибание в локтевом суставе составило 90,5 ± 14,9°. Монополярная пересадка ШМС дает возможность восстановить активное сгибание в локтевом суставе у больных артрогрипозом в тех случаях, когда сила донорской мышцы составляет 4 балла и более, а пассивное сгибание в локтевом суставе — не менее 90°. For citation: Pediatric Traumatology, Orthopaedics and Reconstructive Surgery. 2018;6(3):
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
More From: Pediatric Traumatology, Orthopaedics and Reconstructive Surgery
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.