title: Use of extensor pollicis longus tendon as a distal extension for an opponens transfer.
abstract: We describe the use of the extensor pollicis longus tendon as an extension of the motor unit in an opponens transfer. Its advantages, and its successful application in 4 cases, are illustrated. To the best of our knowledge, this method has not been described before. We believe it to be a satisfactory addition to the other methods described.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D006225:Hand / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008475:Median Nerve / Q000293:injuries*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010243:Paralysis / Q000601:surgery*; D013709:Tendon Transfer / Q000379:methods*; D013933:Thumb; D014459:Ulnar Nerve / Q000293:injuries*