Publication Name	World Journal of Orthopedics
Manuscript ID	2171
Country	United States

Received	2013-02-05 11:55
Peer-Review Started	2013-02-07 16:11
To Make the First Decision	2013-04-16 09:22
Return for Revision	2013-04-20 19:49
Revised	2013-05-03 06:10
Second Decision	2013-06-08 14:07
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2013-06-10 03:59
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Category	Orthopedics
Manuscript Type	Editorial
Article Title	Use of intercostal nerves for different target neurotization in brachial plexus reconstruction
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Marios G Lykissas, Ioannis P Kostas-Agnantis, Ananstasios V Korompilias, Marios D Vekris and Alexandros E Beris
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Corresponding Author	Marios G Lykissas, MD, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021, United States. mariolyk@yahoo.com
Key Words	Intercostal nerve; Brachial plexus reconstruction; Reinnervation; Root avulsion
Core Tip	Intercostal nerves are a very good choice for elbow flexion or extension and shoulder abduction when the intraplexus donor nerves are not available. Use in combination with proper muscles, intercostal nerve transfer can yield adequate power to the paretic upper limb. Reinnervation of native muscles (i.e., latissimus dorsi) should always be sought as they can successfully be transferred later on for further functional restoration.
Publish Date	2013-07-18 21:44
Citation	Lykissas MG, Kostas-Agnantis IP, Korompilias AV, Vekris MD, Beris AE. Use of intercostal nerves for different target neurotization in brachial plexus reconstruction. World J Orthop 2013; 4(3): 107-111
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v4/i3/107.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v4.i3.107

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