Technical Pearls of Tendon Transfers for Upper Extremity Spasticity.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Tendon transfers are an important surgical option when treating patients with muscular imbalance due to upper extremity spasticity. A successful surgical outcome requires a thorough preoperative clinical evaluation, an understanding of tendon transfer biomechanics, appropriate donor and recipient muscle selection, technical execution, and postoperative rehabilitation. This article reviews the principles, biomechanics, and techniques for commonly performed tendon transfers in patients with upper extremity spasticity.
Medical subject headings
- Muscle Spasticity
- Tendon Transfer
- Upper Extremity