Double Fascicular Transfer: Median to Biceps and Ulnar to Brach. - Extended (Feat. Dr. Mackinnon)

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Double Fascicular Transfer: Median Fascicle to Biceps Branch and Ulnar Fascicle to Brachialis Branch Nerve Transfers - Extended
Authors: Mackinnon SE1, Yee A1
Published: February 11, 2011

AUTHOR INFORMATION
1 Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri

DISCLOSURE
No authors have a financial interest in any of the products, devices, or drugs mentioned in this production or publication.

ABSTRACT
The double fascicular transfer (DFT) includes two nerve transfers: (1) median fascicle to biceps branch and (2) ulnar fascicle to brachialis branch. The median fascicle contains nerve fibers that innervate flexor digitorum superficialis / flexor carpi radialis. The ulnar fascicle contains nerve fibers that innervate flexor carpi ulnaris. The donor fascicles can be used for either recipient nerves depending on the length required, but the nerve transfers described above are typically used. The DFT is used to restore elbow flexion when median and ulnar nerves are intact.