Massive neurofibromatosis of the upper extremity with paralysis.

J Hand Surg Am

Department of Hand Surgery, Community Hospital, Glen Cove, N.Y.

Published: September 1987

Tendon transfer and bulk reduction procedures are an alternative to amputation of the elephantoid enlarged limb with neurofibromatosis and paralysis. A patient with this progressive disease has been followed-up for 10 years and retains sufficient function to work as a computer operator.

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