tendon transfer

The results of tendon transfers for patients with complete injuries are predictable.

This tendon transfer has a high risk of being stretched, during the postsurgical period.

Various other symptoms can occur which may be repaired through surgery and tendon transfers.

In some cases, tendon transfers can improve function.

Despite the unpredictable aspect in incomplete lesions tendon transfers may be useful.

A positive change is seen in patient-perceived performance and satisfaction with self-identified goals after tendon transfers.

He described surgeries of combining tenodeses and tendon transfers to restore hand function.

Tendon transfers were developed to accomplish both digital release and gripping functions in two surgical stages.

On the other hand, it is well known that muscles lacking normal excitation perform unreliably after surgical tendon transfers.

Less severe thumb hypoplasia can be reconstructed by first web space release, ligament reconstruction and muscle or tendon transfer.

Many tendon transfers have been shown to restore opposition to the thumb and provide thumb and finger flexion.

Approximately 20% of infants successfully treated with the Ponseti casting method may require a surgical tendon transfer after two years of age.

Tendon transfers have been very successful in restoring motor function and improving functional outcomes in patients with median nerve palsy.

In order to have optimal results the individual needs to follow the following principles of tendon transfer: normal tissue equilibrium, movable joints, and a scar-free bed.

A Tendon transfer is a surgical process in which the insertion of a tendon is moved, but the origin remains in the same location.

In 10-30% of cases, a tibialis anterior tendon transfer to the lateral cuneiform is performed when the child is approximately 3 years of age.

Dr Paul Brand pioneered tendon transfer surgery which is still used by TLM doctors today.

Surgical treatments such as nerve grafting, tendon lengthening, tendon transfers, and limb lengthening and shortening were used extensively during this time.

Active tendon transfers are possible if m. extensor carpi radialis longus and m. extensor carpi radialis brevis are present.

Tendon transfer: a technique usually considered for young children, in which tendons of index finger or little finger are used to make an adequate new extensor tendon for the thumb.

Current surgical alternatives include a tendon transfer whereby one of the bones at the base of the thumb is removed and a coiled tendon is put in its place as a cushion.

After a tendon transfer operation, for example, one can relearn to walk by 'moving' one's foot outward instead of upwards (although, because of the transfer, it then actually moves upward, as required for normal walking).

Anterior Tibial Tendon Transfer (needed in 20% of cases) - where the tendon is moved from the first ray (toe) to the third ray in order to release the inward traction on the foot.