Recent advances in brachial plexus surgery
Traditionally, spinal accessory to suprascapular nerve transfers have been performed by anterior approaches. However transection of spinal accessory nerve at proximal level leads to denervation of upper trapezius, which plays an important role in shoulder function. Distal transection spares the important branches to trapezius and preserves its function of shoulder stabilization and elevation. Dorsal/ Posterior…