Tendon Transfers, Nerve Grafts, and Nerve Transfers for Isolated Radial Nerve Palsy: A Systematic Review and Analysis.

This study analyzed reported outcomes of tendon transfers, nerve grafts, and nerve transfers for reconstruction of isolated radial nerve palsy. On pooled analysis, tendon transfers had higher rates of superior clinical outcomes as compared with nerve transfers and nerve grafts. Tendon transfers should be considered first-line reconstruction for isolated radial nerve palsy as nerve-based reconstruction is less predictable and reproducible.