Principles of Tendon Transfer.
review · Level V
Where this comes from
- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 27387072.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.hcl.2016.03.001.
- No licence information is recorded for this record.
- Because redistribution is not established, this page shows the abstract only. Follow the links below for the full text.
Abstract
Tendon transfers provide a substitute, either temporary or permanent, when function is lost due to neurologic injury in stroke, cerebral palsy or central nervous system lesions, peripheral nerve injuries, or injuries to the musculotendinous unit itself. This article reviews the basic principles of tendon transfer, which are important when planning surgery and essential for an optimal outcome. In addition, concepts for coapting the tendons during surgery and general principles to be followed during the rehabilitation process are discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Tendon Transfer
- Tendons