Risk prediction model for unsuccessful elbow flexion recovery after nerve transfer surgery in patients with brachial plexus injury

Factors affecting failure of recovery of elbow flexion after nerve transfer surgery in traumatic brachial plexus injury patients

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

TCTR

Registry ID

TCTR20210530001

Enrollment

313

Registered

2021-05-30

Start date

2020-03-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

brachial plexus injury nerve transfer, neurotization, brachial plexus injury, predictive factors

Interventions

Motor power more than or equal to grade 3 at 24 months after surgery,Motor power less than grade 3 at 24 months after surgery

Other,Other

Successful biceps recovery,Failure of biceps recovery

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

10 Years to 100 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Traumatic brachial plexus injury patients underwent nerve transfer operation for re-innervation of elbow flexion at Siriraj Hospital between 2002 and 2016 2. Patients had follow-up duration at least 24 months after surgery

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Incomplete medical records 2. Patients underwent free functioning muscle transfer as primary surgery for elbow flexion 3. Obstetric brachial plexus injury 4. Radiation-induced brachial plexopathy

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Failure of biceps recovery at 24 months 24 months MRC motor grading system	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
N/A N/A N/A	—

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactPanai Laohaprasitiporn

Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

panai.lao@mahidol.ac.th024197958

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026