One-fascicle median nerve transfer to biceps muscle in C5 and C6 root avulsions of brachial plexus injury.

Five male patients with avulsions of the C5 and C6 roots of the brachial plexus underwent transfer of one fascicle of the median nerve to the motor branch of the biceps muscle. The mean period of follow-up was 32 months. The average reinnervation time of the biceps was 3.

Transfer of one fascicle of ulnar nerve to functioning free gracilis muscle transplantation for elbow flexion.

Background: In brachial plexus injury, elbow flexion is the first priority in reconstruction. Neglected cases need functioning free muscle transplantation that requires the donor nerve to supply the transplanted muscle. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects and results of transferring one fascicle of the ulnar nerve to the transplanted gracilis muscle.