Abstract The use of intercostal nerve (ICN) transfer to repair brachial plexus lesions
associated with root avulsions is a well known procedure in adults. However, there is a
paucity of reports on the use of ICN in infants with obstetrical brachial plexus palsy (OBPP).
This study included 46 infants with obstetric brachial plexus palsy who underwent 62
neurotization procedures. Clinically, 2 cases had upper trunk injury, 19 had upper-middle
trunk injury, 3 had lower trunk injury, and 22 had total palsy. The average age at surgery ...