Nerve transfer for upper extremity reanimation in people with spinal cord injury: A 2-year follow-up case series.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To describe the 2-year functional outcomes of nerve transfer (NT) for upper extremity reanimation.

Study design

A prospective case series.

Setting

A highly specialized rehabilitation hospital for spinal cord injury (SCI) in Italy.

Intervention

Upper limb nerve transfer (32 NTs, 15 upper limbs).

Participants

Twelve male individuals with traumatic SCI (AIS A or B, neurological level from C4 to C7) were enrolled; 24-month follow-up data were available for 11.

Outcome measures

We evaluated the strength recovery of recipient muscles through the Medical Research Council (MRC) Scale for Muscle Strength. Upper limb function and independence were assessed with the Graded Redefined Assessment of Strength Sensibility and Prehension (GRASSP) test ve

SUBMITTER: Olivi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12035925 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature