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High median nerve injuries significantly impair hand function. Tendon transfers offer a solution to restore motor control and hand use when nerve repair alone is insufficient.

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  • Hand surgery
  • Neurology
  • Reconstructive surgery

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  • The median nerve is vital for hand motor and sensory functions.
  • High median nerve injuries (proximal to anterior interosseous nerve) cause substantial functional deficits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review management strategies for persistent high median nerve palsies.
  • To highlight the role of tendon transfers in functional recovery.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on median nerve injuries and reconstructive techniques.
  • Analysis of outcomes associated with tendon transfer procedures.

Main Results:

  • Nerve reconstruction for high median nerve injuries may yield inadequate motor and sensory recovery.
  • Tendon transfers can effectively improve key motor functions in persistent palsies.

Conclusions:

  • Tendon transfers are a valuable option for salvaging hand function in isolated persistent high median nerve palsies.
  • Aggressive surgical management, including tendon transfers, is crucial for optimizing outcomes.