Tendon transfers in cerebral palsy: art or science?
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Abstract
Tendon transfers in cerebral palsy are commonly described as a method to improve function in the upper limb. The field can be considered by some to be more of an art than science due to the unique challenges involved, which include poor volitional control and spasticity. Surgical outcomes can be uncertain and, in certain circumstances, worsened. This presentation looks at the rationale behind tendon transfers for patients with cerebral palsy and the application of this rationale (science vs. art) to a philosophy of treatment.
Medical subject headings
- Cerebral Palsy