Indications for tendon transfers to the hand.
In view of the potential problems with tendon transfers, the surgeon must consider another major alternative of treatment for the paralyzed patient: neurorrhaphy. The advantages and risks of tendon transfer and neurorrhaphy are compared in this article.
D002648:Child; D006225:Hand / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010243:Paralysis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D059348:Peripheral Nerve Injuries; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000601:surgery; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D013709:Tendon Transfer