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Concurrent Nerve and Tendon Transfers in a Tetraplegic Patient: Long-Term Functional Recovery and Late
Pranav Bingi1, Yehuda A Masturov2, Loren Shamalov3
1Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA.
Cureus
|May 19, 2026
Summary
Nerve and tendon transfers can restore function after cervical spinal cord injury (SCI). This case highlights long-term outcomes and potential complications, offering insights for managing tetraplegia and upper extremity recovery.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Tetraplegia, resulting from cervical spinal cord injury (SCI), severely impacts upper limb function.
- Nerve and tendon transfers are increasingly used for upper extremity rehabilitation in tetraplegia.
- Limited data exists on the long-term outcomes and functional recovery following these complex procedures.
