08:30IntroductionB. Battiston, P. Titolo
08:4509:00Lecture

Chairmen: B. Battiston - A. Gohritz
B. Battiston, A. Gohritz
What is new in brachial plexus repair since Narakas?A. Gilbert
09:0011:00Panel: Evaluation of the donor root: crucial for the decision

Chairmen: J. Bahm - E. Tsoon Tan
J. Bahm, E. Tsoon Tan
09:0010:00Neuropathology of nerve stumpsK. W. Nolte
ElectrophysiologyJ. Casañas
High spatial resolution MR neurography evaluation the brachial plexusD. Sneag
3d visualization of the brachial plexus using MRIE. Tsoon Tan
Theory and realityJ. Bahm
10:0011:00DiscussionM. Llusa, W. Pondaag, M. Osorio, A. Y. Shin
11:0011:15Coffee break
11:1513:15Panel: Hand reconstruction in total palsies: strategies and results

Chairmen: A. Gilbert - D. Zlotolow
A. Gilbert, D. Zlotolow
Traumatic BP (30 min)
Classical Strategies and resultsP. Raimondi
Our strategy and resultsM. Malessy
CLC7 and resultsS. Wang
Discussion (30 min)A. Bhatia, B. Battiston, M. Socolovski, J. Clifton
Obstetrical BP (30 min)
Evolution of strategiesA. Gilbert
Our strategy and resultsW. Pondaag
Strategy and resultsD. Zlotolow
Discussion (30 min)J. Bahm, R. Cornwall, H. Kawabata, T. Hems
13:1514:00Lunch break
14:0014.45Panel: New advancements and technologies for brachial plexus lesions

Chairmen: P. Tos - S. Raimondo
P. Tos, S. Raimondo
14:00Innovation in bionic prosthesis - where we are with sensation?O. Aszmann
Effect of Intraoperative Electrical Stimulation on nerve RegenerationA. Moore
Allograft in brachial plexus surgery: indications and resultsB. Safa, O. Merced O'Neil
Tubulization and new materials: where we are now, which indicationsP. Tos, A. Crosio, F. Sénès
Neural interface: where we are nowS. Micera
Neuropathic pain in brachial plexus – which strategy?A. Moore
15:3016:00DiscussioneA. Bhatia, J. Casañas, J. N. Goubier, L. Rasulic
16:0016:15Coffee break
16:1518:18Panel: Failures or late presentations in brachial plexus palsies: strategy of repair and results

Chairmen: P. Raimondi - W. Pondaag
P. Raimondi, W. Pondaag
TRAUMATIC BP
Failures or late presentations in upper or subtotal plexus (30 min)
Late presentations in upper plexusM. Socolovsky
Failures in subtotal plexus (with finger flexion)J. Casañas
Late presentations in Subtotal plexus (with ff)A. Y. Shin
Discussion (30 min)A. Belzberg, J. Clifton, M. Malessy, P. Titolo
OBSTETRICAL BP
Failure or late presentations in Total Palsies (30 min)
Late presentations in total palsiesA. Gilbert
Failures in total palsiesW. Pondaag
Failures or late presentationsH. Kawabata
Discussion (30 min)A. Bauer, T. Hems, F. Sénès, D. Zlotolow
18.1519:15Free papers: OBBP surgery

Chairmen: W.C. Pederson - E. Cavalli
W. C. Pederson, E. Cavalli
18:1518:23Invited paper: Neurolysis alone is associated with earlier need for secondary surgery in children with brachial plexus birth injury. A marketscan database analysisA. Shah
18:2418:29Tips and tricks to maximize outcomes in birth related brachial plexus injuriesB. Kadadi
18:3018:35Nerve transfer in Erb type lesions in obstetrical brachial plexus palsy: results in 90 operated casesR. De Amoreira Gepp
18:3618:41Medial pectoral nerve to axillary nerve transfer for pediatric upper trunk brachial plexus birth injuryE. Meisel
18:4218:47Upper limb length discrepancy in permanent brachial plexus birth injuryP. Grahn
18:4818:53Identification of Novel Genes Central to Longitudinal Muscle Growth and Contractures following Neonatal Brachial Plexus InjuryR. Cornwall
18:5418:59Predicting the need for primary nerve surgery in brachial plexus birth injury patients with an intermediate test scoreI. Natalwala
19:0019:15Discussion
19:1519:30Lecture

Chairmen: P. Titolo - S. Wang
P. Titolo, S. Wang
Brain plasticity: limitations in adults and findings in childrenM. Socolovsky
19.30Congress opening ceremony
08:0010:00Free papers: OBBP surgery

Chairmen: J. Bahm - F. Sénès
J. Bahm, F. Sénès
08:0008:08Invited paper: Does Genetic Variation in Neuron Strength Underlie Susceptibility to Brachial Plexus Birth Injury?R. Cornwall
08:0908:14Long term outcomes of secondary and late nerve reconstruction in birth palsy patients: a retrospective analysisH. Kawabata
08:1508:20Advancing Glenohumeral Dysplasia Treatment in Brachial Plexus Birth Injury: A comparison of the End-to-End versus End-to-Side Spinal Accessory to Suprascapular Nerve Transfer TechniquesE. Meisel
08:2108:26Long-term evaluation of nerve transfers for triceps reanimation in OBPIF. Sénès
08:2708:32Shoulder motor recovery following primary nerve reconstruction of neonatal brachial plexus palsiesR. Tse
08:3308:38Outcome of Early Surgical Intervention for Internal Rotation Contracture in Upper Plexus Neonatal Brachial Plexus PalsyA. Ratnayake H
08:3908:44An international expert Delphi agreement of the operative key-steps in nerve transfer to reanimate elbow flexion (NTTREF)T. Quick
08:4508:50Restoring active shoulder external rotation in adults with internal rotation contracture after OBPPP. Wahlstrom
08:5108:56Shoulder external rotation recovery in obstetrical brachial plexus palsy: surgical strategy, long term follow up and decisional algorithmN. Catena
08:5709:02Improved external rotation in older children with brachial plexus birth injuries following coracoidectomy and anterior glenohumeral releaseS. Russo
09:0309:08Can We Correct Rotational Balance After Reconstructive Shoulder Procedures or Do We Disrupt It?K. Bacakoglu
09:0909:14Subscapularis Tendon Z-Lengthening in Adults with Obstetrical Brachial Plexus PalsyH. Sundnes Reiten
09:1509:20Lipofilling of shoulder emptiness in obstetric palsy patientsA. Aydin
09:2109:26A19 years study on brachial plexus birth injury refining the relationship between active movement scal scores and nerve root injuriesD. Zlotolow
09:2709:32Decreased clavicle length and scapulothoracic angle contribution to the internal rotation contracture of brachial plexus birth palsyM. Pearl
09:3309:38Exploring the Impact of Obstetrical Brachial Plexus Palsy (OBPP) on Body Structure, Function, Activity, and Participation in children and adolescent: An ICF-Based Cross-Sectional StudyA. H. Valeur
09:4010:00Discussion
10:0010:30Coffee break
10:3012:00Free papers: traumatic brachial plexus surgery

Chairmen: N. Felici - J. N. Goubier
N. Felici, J. N. Goubier
10:3010:38Invited paper: Residual nerve root to restore hand function in pan BP injuryS. Wang
10:3910:44Our results in contralateral C7 transfersJ. Bahm
10:4510:50Prespinal Versus Conventional Hemicontralateral C7 Nerve Transfer in the Treatment of Total Brachial Plexus Roots Avulsion InjuriesY. Li
10:5110:56Anatomical variations of the distribution of the C7 root to the medial and lateral cords of the brachial plexus and their importance in C7 contralateral nerve transferM. Llusa-Perez
10:5711:02Strategy which works best for complete avulsion of brachial plexusB. Kadadi
11:0311:0808 Supraclavicular grafting or distal nerve transfer in Noncomplete Adult Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injuries: what is the best treatment strategy?J. Groen
11:0911:14Outcomes of nerve transfer and grafting for shoulder reconstruction after traumatic injury to the supraclavicular brachial plexusT. Hems
11:1511:20Deltoid reanimation: grafts vs nerve transferN. Felici
11:2111:26Long Head of the Triceps Nerve Transfer for Shoulder Reanimation in Partial Brachial Plexus Palsies: Axillary or Posterior Approach?J. N. Goubier
11:2711:32Radial to axillary nerve transfer through the axillary approach. Results of 24 cases treated for traumatic brachial plexus palsyP. Kanellos
11:3311:38Posterior deltoid branch to the spinal accessory nerve transferA. Ortega
11:3911:44Contralateral spinal accessory nerve transfer in concomitant total avulsion of the brachial plexus and proximal lesion of the accessory nerve: description of the surgical technique and case reportM. Kuwae
11:4512:00Discussion
12:0013:15Free papers: Research and new techniques in brachial plexus

Chairmen: J. Terence Jose Jerome - G. Colzani
J. Terence Jose Jerome, G. Colzani
12:0012:08Invited paper: Controlateral median and ulnar nerve in brachial plexus total palsies: new donors?P. Titolo, B. Battiston
12:0912:14New advancements and technologies for brachial plexus lesionsL. Rasulic
12:1512:20Freeze-dried amniotic membranes and adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells wrapping for nerve transfer augmentation in brachial plexus injuriesT. Prajasari
12:2112:26Surgeon's contribution to OBPP prevention and litigationJ. Bahm
12:2712:32Safety and Efficacy of NTX-001 in the Treatment of Acute Single Transected Peripheral Nerve Injuries: A Phase 2 Randomized Controlled TrialD. Schulman
12:3312:38A Novel Operation Technique for Forearm Deformities in Patients with Brachial Plexus Birth Injury: Retrospective Analysis of 14 PatientsA. Aydin
12:3912:44Arthroscopic posterior capsular release for external rotation contracture in obstetric brachial plexus injuries; preliminary report of a new techniqueG. Giddins
12:4512:50Modified latissimus dorsi tendon transfer for external rotation in obstetrical brachial plexus injury: Technique description and case seriesJ. Perez-Rodriguez
12:5112:56Reverse End-To-Side Nerve Transfer for Reconstruction of Shoulder Function in Brachial Plexus InjuryY. Shapira
13:0013:15Discussion
13:1514:00Lunch break
14:0014:45Panel: Education and training

Chairmen: D. Power - J. Clifton
D. Power, J. Clifton
J. Clifton - N. Felici - J. Borrero - D. ZlotolowJ. Clifton, N. Felici, J. Borrero, D. Zlotolow
14:4516:00Free papers: Brachial plexus palsies in the adults

Chairmen R. Böttcher - M. Biondi
R. Böttcher, M. Biondi
15:0015:08Invited paper: Retrospective Study of 57 Patients Submitted to Dorsal Root Entry Zone Lesioning by Radiofrequency for Brachial Plexus Avulsion PainM. de Mendonça Cardoso
15:0915:14Nerve transfer outcomes in brachial plexus birth injuryL. J. Nguyen
15:1515:20Use of a pedicled vascularized ulnar nerve as a long graft for complete brachial plexus palsy in adults to restore elbow flexion: should this practice continue?C. Echalier
15:2115:26Severe co-contractions after nerve transfers for elbow flexionP. Raimondi
15:2715:32Reconstruction of musculocutaneous nerve in brachial plexus injury: results from 151 patientsP. Haninec
15:3315:38Neurotization in Upper Brachial Plexus Injury. Our Experience in Tertiary Government InstitutionP. K. Sasi
15:3915:44The Unappreciated Morbidity of Brachial Plexus Injuries Following Low Energy Shoulder Trauma: Understanding Risk Factors and Natural HistoryJ. Hacquebord
15:4515:50Surgical management of war brachial plexus injuriesI. Beinarovica
15:5016:00Discussion
16:0017:00Free papers: Diagnostics of brachial plexus lesions

Chairmen: D. Sneag - T. Robba
D. Sneag, T. Robba
16:0016:08Invited paper: Diffusion Tensor Imaging for Diagnosing Root Avulsion in Adults with Acute Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injuries: A Pilot StudyR. G. Wade
16:0916:14Diagnostic Capability of Ultrasound for Injuries Involving the Brachial PlexusJ. Hacquebord
16:1516:20Brachial plexus ultrasound: primary and secondary findings in order to optimize surgical and medical decisionD. Molino
16:2116:26High Prevalence of Double Crush Syndrome Diagnosed in Patients with Brachial Plexus Injury using Ultrasound ImagingJ. Hacquebord
16:2716:32Rates of surgical interventions in population undergoing early ultrasound screening in birth brachial plexus palsyM. Osorio
16:3316:38Beyond Narakas: Clinical versus MRI Classification of Patterns of Injury in Brachial Plexus Birth Injury (BPBI)A. Bauer
16:3916:443D Simulation Model for Surgical Evaluation of Brachial Plexus TumorsD. Chia
16:4517:00Discussion
17:0018:30Panel: T.O.S.: new approaches

Chairmen: J. Casañas - M. Merle
J. Casañas, M. Merle
Surgical anatomy of C8-Th1 (triple loop), lower trunk, medial cord. Role of the Caldani ligamentL. Poitevin
Pathognomonic signs of an N-TOS. N-TOS and scapulo-thoracic dyskinesiaA. Lim
Neurogenic TOS: open and arthroscopic release, preliminary resultsP. Valenti
Diagnosis and N-TOS «Disputed». My surgical strategyJ. Bahm
How to confirm the diagnosis of N-TOS. Specificity of atrophic forms. Treatment: what I did, what I no longer doP. Raimondi
Do not touch the 1st rib or the anterior scalenus. About a continuous series of 104 casesM. Merle
18:0018:30Discussion
20:00SOCIAL DINNER (registration necessary)
08:0010:45Free papers: Miscellanea

Chairmen: T. Kretschmer - I. Marcoccio
T. Kretschmer, I. Marcoccio
08:0008:08Invited paper: Parsonage-Turner syndrome or Hourglass-like constriction?I. Marcoccio
08:0908:14Nerve transfers for treatment of Parsonage-Turner syndromeJ. Casañas
08:1508:20Flow chart in brachial plexus tumors diagnosisL. Bradaschia
08:2108:26Plexus tumors – Entities and approach of Klagenfurt series 2018-24T. Kretschmer
08:2708:32Effectiveness of Perineural Nerve Block with Local Anaesthetic and Dexamethasone in Patients with Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet SyndromeL. Winkler
08:3308:38A new surgical perspective of thoracic outlet syndromeC. V. Onciu
08:3908:44Surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS): length of posterior rib remnant and OutcomeC. Bauer
08:4508:50Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injuries: Nightmare WeekF. X. Romero
08:5108:56Pain interference prior to and 1 year after surgery for adult traumatic brachial plexus injuryC. Dy
08:5709:02Macroscopic and histhopatological study of the pectoralis major muscle in patients with late OBPIS. Ribak
09:0309:08Long-term outcomes of pectoralis major transfer for scapular winging due to long thoracic nerve palsy: results after a median follow-up of 17 yearsJ. Nagels
09:0909:14Reduced interhemispheric connectivity in traumatic brachial plexopathies after bionic reconstructionG. Anguelova
09:1509:20The Relationship Between Patient Factors and Clinical Outcomes of Free Functional Muscle Transfer in Patients with Complete Traumatic Brachial Plexus InjuryH. Suroto
09:2109:26Lower Socioeconomic Status is Correlated with Significant Delays in Pediatric Brachial Plexus Injury (pBPI) Surgery in the United StatesJ. Hacquebord
09:2709:32Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Brachial Plexus Birth Injuries are Only Modestly Explained by Known Risk FactorsM. C. Manske
09:3309:38Return to work following brachial plexus injury – a cross-sectional studyH. Brown
09:3909:44Analysis of the affected and unaffected limbs in infants with brachial plexus birth injury during reaching in sitting and supine positionsR. Figueiredo
09:4509:50A Qualitative Analysis of Patient/Family Treatment Goals for Children with Brachial Plexus Birth InjuryJ. Dorich
09:5109:56Long-Term Functional Outcomes of Shoulder Movements in BPBI PatientsJ. Lin
09:5710:02Isokinetic assessment of elbow flexor fatigue and bimanual function in patients with incomplete brachial plexus injury: insights for clinical interventionF. Mologni
10:0310:08Introducing New Treatment Options – Requirement Analysis of a Rehabilitative Exoskeleton for Individuals with Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injury (TBPI)V. Hofmann
10:0910:14An International Survey of Post-operative Immobilisation Practices following Primary Nerve Reconstruction for Brachial Plexus Birth InjuryP. Sharma
10:1510:20Humeral External Rotation Orthosis (HERO) Strap: A Less Prohibitive, Viable Option for Decreasing Rates of Shoulder Dislocation and Orthopedic Surgery in Brachial Plexus Birth InjuryJ. H. Northcutt II
10:2110:26Development of a new sling for improving function in people with brachial plexus injuryA. Gushikem
10:2710:34An Update on Serial External Rotation Shoulder Spica Cast Application for Fixed Internal Rotation Contracture/Shoulder Dysplasia in Pediatric Patients with Brachial Plexus Birth InjuriesA. Berger
10:3510:45Discussion
10:4511:00Coffee break
11:0012:00Panel: Free muscles transfers
br>Chairmen: A. Bhatia - A. Shin
A. Bhatia, A. Shin
Indications to FFMTJ. Clifton
Tips and tricks for a good transferA. Bacakoglu
The donor nerve in FFMTR. Schmidhammer
Free muscle transfers in late palsies: one or two stagesM. Vekris
One or two FFMT?A. Shin
Discussion
12:0013:00Panel: Strategy of secondary surgery in OBPPChairmen: M. Pearl - J. BorreroA. Bauer, J. Borrero
12:0012:15Shoulder: defects of internal rotationD. Zlotolow
12:1512:30Elbow: the extensionN. Catena
12:3013:00Discussion
13:0014:00Panel: Strategy of secondary surgery in traumatic brachial plexus

Chairmen: S. Pfanner - A. Nascimento
S. Pfanner, A. Nascimento
13:0013:15Shoulder: the abductionB. Battiston
13:1513:30Hand: finger flexionJ. N. Goubier
13:3014:00Discussion
14:00Closing ceremony