2. Branch of radial nerve to the
long head of triceps
Anterior br. of axillary n.
(to ant.& middle deltoid m ±post
deltoid.)
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3. Nerve. to long head of triceps
Anterior. br. of axillary n.
Posterior approach J Hand Surg 2003;28A:628–632
4. Distal spinal accessory n. Suprascapular n.
N. to long head of triceps Ant. br. axillary n.
Posterior
Approach
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5. All cases gained M4 or better
Average shoulder abduction 124°
No functional deficit of the triceps
No muscle re-education needed
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6.
7. The nerve to the long head of the triceps
Expendable
A pure motor nerve
Constant origination point
Proximity to the axillary nerve
Similar size to the axillary nerve
No specific motor re-education required
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8. Transfer to The Anterior Branch of
The Axillary Nerve
Avoid wasteful regeneration of axons into
the teres minor and the superior lateral
cutaneous nerve