Table 2. Nerve transfers to restore upper extremity function after SCI.

Level of injury	Nerve transfer	Anticipated recovery
C5	Brachialis to extensor carpi radialis40	Wrist extension
C6	Axillary to triceps34 38	Elbow extension: triceps
C6	Teres minor to triceps brachii6	Elbow extension: triceps
C6	Axillary to radial34	Wrist and finger extension
C7	Distal extensor carpi radialis to flexor pollicis longus39	Finger and thumb flexion: FPL
C7	Brachialis to AIN3	Finger and thumb flexion: FDP and FPL
C7	Supinator to posterior interosseous20	Thumb and finger extension

Abbreviations: AIN, anterior interosseous nerve; FDP, flexor digitorum profundus; FPL, flexor pollicis longus; SCI, spinal cord injury.