scholarly journals Functional Reinnervation of the Canine Bladder after Spinal Root Transection and Immediate Somatic Nerve Transfer

2008 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 214-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael R. Ruggieri ◽  
Alan S. Braverman ◽  
Linda D'Andrea ◽  
James McCarthy ◽  
Mary F. Barbe
Keyword(s):  
Nerve Transfer ◽  
Spinal Root ◽  
Somatic Nerve

scholarly journals Bladder reinnervation by somatic nerve transfer to pelvic nerve vesical branches does not reinnervate the urethra

2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 181-189
Author(s):  
Mary F. Barbe ◽  
Alan S. Braverman ◽  
Danielle M. Salvadeo ◽  
Sandra M. Gomez‐Amaya ◽  
Neil S. Lamarre ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nerve Transfer ◽  
Pelvic Nerve ◽  
Somatic Nerve

scholarly journals Neuromuscular Nicotinic Receptors Mediate Bladder Contractions Following Bladder Reinnervation with Somatic to Autonomic Nerve Transfer after Decentralization by Spinal Root Transection

2015 ◽  
Vol 193 (6) ◽  
pp. 2138-2145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra M. Gomez-Amaya ◽  
Mary F. Barbe ◽  
Neil S. Lamarre ◽  
Justin M. Brown ◽  
Alan S. Braverman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nicotinic Receptors ◽  
Nerve Transfer ◽  
Autonomic Nerve ◽  
Spinal Root

scholarly journals Functional Reinnervation of the Canine Bladder after Spinal Root Transection and Genitofemoral Nerve Transfer at One and Three Months after Denervation

2008 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 401-409 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael R. Ruggieri ◽  
Alan S. Braverman ◽  
Linda D'Andrea ◽  
Randall Betz ◽  
Mary F. Barbe
Keyword(s):  
Nerve Transfer ◽  
Spinal Root ◽  
Genitofemoral Nerve

Nerve graft versus nerve transfer for neonatal brachial plexus: shoulder outcomes

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-92
Author(s):  
Brandon W. Smith ◽  
Kate W. C. Chang ◽  
Sravanthi Koduri ◽  
Lynda J. S. Yang
Keyword(s):  
Brachial Plexus ◽  
Clinical Data ◽  
External Rotation ◽  
Nerve Transfer ◽  
Shoulder Function ◽  
Nerve Transfers ◽  
Shoulder Flexion ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Transfer Strategies ◽  
Shoulder External Rotation

OBJECTIVEThe decision-making in neonatal brachial plexus palsy (NBPP) treatment continues to have many areas in need of clarification. Graft repair was the gold standard until the introduction of nerve transfer strategies. Currently, there is conflicting evidence regarding outcomes in patients with nerve grafts versus nerve transfers in relation to shoulder function. The objective of this study was to further define the outcomes for reconstruction strategies in NBPP with a specific focus on the shoulder.METHODSA cohort of patients with NBPP and surgical repairs from a single center were reviewed. Demographic and standard clinical data, including imaging and electrodiagnostics, were gathered from a clinical database. Clinical data from physical therapy evaluations, including active and passive range of motion, were examined. Statistical analysis was performed on the available data.RESULTSForty-five patients met the inclusion criteria for this study, 19 with graft repair and 26 with nerve transfers. There were no significant differences in demographics between the two groups. Understandably, there were no patients in the nerve grafting group with preganglionic lesions, resulting in a difference in lesion type between the cohorts. There were no differences in preoperative shoulder function between the cohorts. Both groups reached statistically significant improvements in shoulder flexion and shoulder abduction. The nerve transfer group experienced a significant improvement in shoulder external rotation, from −78° to −28° (p = 0.0001), whereas a significant difference was not reached in the graft group. When compared between groups, there appeared to be a trend favoring nerve transfer in shoulder external rotation, with the graft patients improving by 17° and the transfer patients improving by 49° (p = 0.07).CONCLUSIONSIn NBPP, patients with shoulder weakness experience statistically significant improvements in shoulder flexion and abduction after graft repair or nerve transfer, and patients with nerve transfers additionally experience significant improvement in external rotation. With regard to shoulder external rotation, there appear to be some data supporting the use of nerve transfers.

Radial Nerve Palsy: Nerve Transfer Versus Tendon Transfer to Restore Function

Hand ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 155894472098812
Author(s):  
J. Megan M. Patterson ◽  
Stephanie A. Russo ◽  
Madi El-Haj ◽  
Christine B. Novak ◽  
Susan E. Mackinnon
Keyword(s):  
Radial Nerve ◽  
Tendon Transfer ◽  
Nerve Palsy ◽  
Nerve Transfer ◽  
Pinch Strength ◽  
Radial Nerve Palsy ◽  
Nerve Injuries ◽  
Tendon Transfers ◽  
Nerve Transfers ◽  
Transfer Group

Background: Radial nerve injuries cause profound disability, and a variety of reconstruction options exist. This study aimed to compare outcomes of tendon transfers versus nerve transfers for the management of isolated radial nerve injuries. Methods: A retrospective chart review of 30 patients with isolated radial nerve injuries treated with tendon transfers and 16 patients managed with nerve transfers was performed. Fifteen of the 16 patients treated with nerve transfer had concomitant pronator teres to extensor carpi radialis brevis tendon transfer for wrist extension. Preoperative and postoperative strength data, Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) scores, and quality-of-life (QOL) scores were compared before and after surgery and compared between groups. Results: For the nerve transfer group, patients were significantly younger, time from injury to surgery was significantly shorter, and follow-up time was significantly longer. Both groups demonstrated significant improvements in grip and pinch strength after surgery. Postoperative grip strength was significantly higher in the nerve transfer group. Postoperative pinch strength did not differ between groups. Similarly, both groups showed an improvement in DASH and QOL scores after surgery with no significant differences between the 2 groups. Conclusions: The nerve transfer group demonstrated greater grip strength, but both groups had improved pain, function, and satisfaction postoperatively. Patients who present early and can tolerate longer time to functional recovery would be optimal candidates for nerve transfers. Both tendon transfers and nerve transfers are good options for patients with radial nerve palsy.

Masseteric to buccal branch nerve transfer

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 280-285 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sinehan B. Bayrak ◽  
J. David Kriet ◽  
Clinton D. Humphrey
Keyword(s):  
Nerve Transfer

FREE VASCULARIZED NERVE TRANSFER IN THE UPPER EXTREMITY

Hand Clinics ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 673-695
Author(s):  
G. Ian Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Nerve Transfer

Improved white matter integrity after contralateral seventh cervical nerve transfer measured by tractographic representation

2021 ◽  
pp. 106715
Author(s):  
Hyun-Joo Lee ◽  
Hyun-Sil Cha ◽  
Myong-Hun Hahm ◽  
Huijoong Lee ◽  
Sang Soo Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
White Matter ◽  
Nerve Transfer ◽  
White Matter Integrity ◽  
Cervical Nerve
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