Contralateral seventh cervical nerve transfer for central spastic arm paralysis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The specific benefits of a contralateral cervical 7 nerve transplant in people with spastic paralysis of the upper extremity caused by cerebral nerve injury are unclear. To evaluate the efficacy and safety of contralateral C7 nerve transfer for central spastic paralysis of the upper extremity, we conducted a comprehensive literature search and meta-analysis.

Materials and methods

PRISMA guidelines were used to search the databases for papers comparing the efficacy of contralateral cervical 7 nerve transfer vs. rehabilitation treatment from January 2010 to August 2022. The finishing indications were expressed using SMD ± mean. A meta-analysis was used to assess the recovery of motor function in the paralyzed upper extremity.

Results

The meta-analysis include

SUBMITTER: Luo W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10470831 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature