[Transfer of the pronator teres tendon to the extensor carp radialis tendon in wrist flexion deformity in cerebral palsy].
The flexion deformity of the wrist in cerebral palsy is quite common, carrying disability to the effective use of the hands. From 1980 to 1990, 36 transferences of the pronator teres to the extensor carpi radialis were reviewed. The authors describe the operative technique by a unique incision, that may be used in cerebral palsy, and conclude that it is a good method for correction of deformity.
de Paula
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Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, Grupo de Paralisias.
Cardenas
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Leivas
T P
TP
dos Santos
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CA
Carazzato
J G
JG
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002547:Cerebral Palsy / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003286:Contracture / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011403:Pronation; D013709:Tendon Transfer / Q000379:methods*; D014953:Wrist / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*
Transferência tendínea do pronador redondo aos extensores radiais do carpo na deformidade em flexão do punho de pacientes portadores de paralisia cerebral.