Biceps to flexor digitorum superficialis tendon transfer for finger flexion reconstruction after pan-brachial plexus injury

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

TCTR

Registry ID

TCTR20260523002

Enrollment

Registered

2026-05-23

Start date

2025-09-12

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

Brachial plexus injury Brachial plexus injury, finger flexion reconstruction, tendon transfer

Interventions

The brachial plexus injury patients with successful elbow flexion recovery of MRC at least grade 4 underwent biceps tendon transfer to flexor digitorum superficialis tendons using the tensor fascia la

Treatment

Biceps to FDS transfer

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Brachial plexus injury patients with successful nerve transfer surgery for elbow flexion 2. Elbow flexion motor power at least grade 4

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Stiffness of proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint 2. Stiffness of metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint 3. Severe soft tissue injury around the forearm

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Motor power last follow-up Medical Research Council motor power grading system	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Complications last follow-up Tendon rupture, Finger stiffness	—

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactPanai Laohaprasitiporn

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

panai.lao@mahidol.ac.th024197958

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026