The brachioradialis for restoration of abduction and extension of spastic thumb in children.

The surgical technique is described for transfer of the brachioradialis for restoration of abduction and extension of the thumb in spastic children's hands. Long-term followup studies (average: 6.5 years) for 14 children demonstrate satisfactory functional and cosmetic results for patients carefully selected on the basis of Goldner's criteria. Copyright 2013, SLACK Incorporated.