Use of the latissimus dorsi muscle to restore elbow flexion in arthrogryposis

The successful use of ipsilateral pedicle latissimus dorsi muscle to restore elbow flexion in a child with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita is described. In appropriately selected patients, use of the latissimus dorsi muscle for elbow flexor reconstruction is a strong, reliable flexorplasty withou...

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Published inPlastic and reconstructive surgery (1963) Vol. 106; no. 7; p. 1582
Main Authors Gagnon, E, Fogelson, N, Seyfer, A E
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.12.2000
Subjects
Arthrogryposis - surgery
Child, Preschool
Elbow Joint - physiopathology
Elbow Joint - surgery
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
Muscle Contraction - physiology
Muscle, Skeletal - abnormalities
Muscle, Skeletal - transplantation
Range of Motion, Articular - physiology
Reoperation
Rotation
Tendons - transplantation
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Summary:The successful use of ipsilateral pedicle latissimus dorsi muscle to restore elbow flexion in a child with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita is described. In appropriately selected patients, use of the latissimus dorsi muscle for elbow flexor reconstruction is a strong, reliable flexorplasty without significant donor-site morbidity.
ISSN:0032-1052
DOI:10.1097/00006534-200012000-00022