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  • Title: Bipolar latissimus dorsi transposition and functional neuromuscular stimulation to restore elbow flexion in an individual with C4 quadriplegia and C5 denervation.
    Author: Betz RR, Mulcahey MJ, Smith BT, Triolo RJ, Weiss AA, Moynahan M, Keith MW, Peckham PH.
    Journal: J Am Paraplegia Soc; 1992 Oct; 15(4):220-8. PubMed ID: 1431869.
    Abstract:
    A bipolar latissimus dorsi transposition was performed on a 17-year-old male patient with a C4 spinal cord injury and complete peripheral denervation at C5. Electrical stimulation of the paralyzed but excitable latissimus dorsi provided elbow flexion that could not be achieved with the paralyzed and denervated elbow flexors. The muscle was attached from the coracoid to the ulna allowing the elbow to be flexed with the forearm and wrist maintained in the neutral position. Following a 6-week immobilization period, the transposed muscle was exercised daily with intramuscular stimulation to increase both strength and endurance. By the fourth month after surgery, the subject could control elbow flexion proportionally with contralateral shoulder elevation using a shoulder position transducer. Functionally, the subject was able to use the neuroprosthetic system to bring his hand to his mouth and feed himself with the aid of a universal cuff and a support to stabilize the shoulder.
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