If the arm muscles are weak from lack of use, a muscle transfer may be needed. The most used donor muscle is in the inner thigh. A section of skin and tissue attached to the donor muscle may also be removed. This skin flap can help the surgeons check whether the muscle is getting enough blood after it has been transferred to its new location.
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