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Tendon transfers for combined nerve injuries.

W W Eversmann1

  • 1Iowa Musculoskeletal Center, Cedar Rapids.

Hand Clinics
|May 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Multiple nerve injuries in the upper extremity necessitate tendon transfer surgeries for reconstruction. This approach redistributes available function but cannot restore normal hand function.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Neurosurgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

  • Multiple nerve injuries present complex challenges in upper extremity reconstruction.
  • Tendon transfer is a common surgical technique for restoring function after nerve damage.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline a surgical plan for upper extremity reconstruction using tendon transfer in patients with multiple nerve injuries.
  • To emphasize adherence to fundamental and detailed principles of tendon transfers and combined nerve injuries.

Main Methods:

  • The study focuses on a reconstructive plan based on established principles of tendon transfers.
  • It considers the specific challenges posed by combined nerve injuries in the upper extremity.

Main Results:

  • Successful reconstruction relies on a clear plan and the application of tendon transfer principles.
  • The outcome involves redistributing existing functional assets rather than creating new function.

Conclusions:

  • Tendon transfer surgery can improve function in upper extremities with multiple nerve injuries.
  • Complete restoration of normal hand function is not achievable; the goal is functional redistribution.

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