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Biomechanical Testing of Murine Tendons
Published on: October 15, 2019
Biomechanics of Tendon Transfers
Andrew Livermore1, Jonathan L Tueting2
1Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1685 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53705, USA.
Abstract:
The transfer of tendons in the upper extremity is a powerful technique to restore function to a partially paralyzed hand. The biomechanical principles of muscle tension and tendon excursion dictate motor function both in the native as well as transferred states. Appropriately tensioning transferred tendons to maximize the function of the associated muscle remains an area of focused research. Newer methods of tendon coaptation have proven similar in strength to the standard Pulvertaft weave, affording more options to the surgeon.
