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Reconstructive hand surgery for quadriplegic persons.

J Ainsley, C Voorhees, E Drake

    The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
    |November 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    This study details a two-stage reconstructive hand surgery for quadriplegic patients with C7 spinal cord injuries. The procedure aims to restore active grasp and pinch function, improving patient outcomes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Reconstructive surgery
    • Neuroscience
    • Rehabilitation medicine

    Background:

    • Quadriplegia often results in significant loss of hand function.
    • Restoring hand function is crucial for independence and quality of life in spinal cord-injured individuals.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe Craig Hospital's experience with a specific two-stage surgical procedure.
    • To evaluate the effectiveness of this procedure in achieving active grasp and pinch in C7 spinal cord-injured patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Detailed description of a two-stage reconstructive hand surgery protocol.
    • Inclusion of hand clinic operations, patient selection, education, surgical techniques, and post-operative occupational therapy.
    • Longitudinal follow-up of all treated patients since the program's start.

    Main Results:

    • The paper presents follow-up results for patients undergoing the described surgical intervention.
    • Data on the restoration of active grasp and pinch function is included.

    Conclusions:

    • The two-stage reconstructive hand surgery offers a viable approach for restoring hand function in C7 spinal cord-injured patients.
    • Comprehensive pre- and post-operative care, including occupational therapy, is vital for successful outcomes.

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