Nerve transfer with triceps branch of radial nerve to the axillary nerve for isolated axillary nerve injury. Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning
Conditions
Interventions
Patients are identified via the hospital's record system, with patients treated between 2011 and 2023. They are invited to follow up for clinical examination with measurement of range of motion in the
Sponsors
Oslo University Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All adult patients, treated with nerve transfer with triceps branch from radial nerve to axillary nerve, for isolated axillary nerve injury, from 2011-2023 in our unit, who accept participation with written consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Children < 17 years 2. Non-acceptance of an invitation for follow-up
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Strength in the deltoid muscle was measured using a dynamometer, and according to the the British Medical Research Council (BMRC) scale at follow-up | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Range of motion in the shoulder measured using a goniometer pre- and postoperatively 2. Strength in the triceps muscle measured using a dynamometer and according to the British Medical Research Council (BMRC) scale at follow-up 3. Deltoid function measured using the Bertelli test, swallow tail test and deltoid extension lag test at follow-up 4. Patient-reported outcomes measured using QuickDASH questionnaire on follow-up | — |
Countries
Norway
Contacts
Public ContactHrønn Olafsdottir
Outcome results
None listed