Rekonstruktion der aktiven Ellbogenbeugung durch bipolare Transposition des Musculus latissimus dorsi

Abstract

According to the authors' experience and the results reported in the literature, bipolar latissimus dorsi muscle transfer is a reliable method to restore functional elbow flexion regarding range of motion (> 90 degrees elbow flexion) and strength (at least antigravity strength, > or =M(3)) with acceptable donor morbidity and complication rate.