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  • 1Abteilung für Hand-, Plastische und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Malteser-Krankenhaus Bonn.

Der Orthopade
|August 1, 1997
PubMed
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Ulnar nerve damage causes hand paralysis and loss of function. Tendon transfers are crucial for restoring grasp in cases of claw hand, weak thumb adduction, and finger instability.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Hand Surgery
  • Neurology

Context:

  • Ulnar nerve palsy significantly impairs hand function, affecting intrinsic muscle paralysis.
  • Loss of ulnar nerve motor function reduces hand capacity by approximately 50%.

Purpose:

  • To outline indications for tendon transfers in ulnar nerve palsy.
  • To discuss various tendon transfer procedures and transposition techniques.
  • To present the author's preferred surgical methods.

Summary:

  • Tendon transfers are indicated for specific functional deficits following irreparable ulnar nerve damage.
  • Key indications include claw hand, impaired thumb adduction, index metacarpophalangeal joint instability, and little finger adduction weakness.
  • The abstract reviews surgical techniques and highlights preferred tendon transfer methods.

Impact:

  • Restoring hand function and improving quality of life for patients with ulnar nerve palsy.
  • Providing a guide for surgeons on managing complex hand deformities due to nerve damage.
  • Advancing the understanding and application of tendon transfer surgery in reconstructive hand surgery.

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