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Both incisions together: one at the axilla to repair the median nerve with grafts, and another at the elbow to allow for distal nerve transfer
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F3
After this, a "lazy s" incision was created along the medial aspect of the distal arm, continuing toward the anterior aspect of the proximal forearm [Figure 3].
(a) Index finger extension. (b) flexion. These photographs were taken 12 months after nerve transfer surgery
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F4
Four months after surgery, the patient started to flex his index finger isolatedly [Figures 4a] and b.
(a) Thumb extension; (b) thumb flexion; 12 months after surgery
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F5
The thumb long flexor exhibited reinnervation 3 months later [Figures 5a and b.