Bilateral biceps-to-triceps transfer to salvage failed bilateral deltoid-to-triceps transfer: a case report.
The treatment of failed deltoid-to-triceps tendon transfers for elbow extension in persons with tetraplegia is a difficult problem. This situation was managed in a 19-year-old man by bilateral biceps-to-triceps tendon transfers. Successful restoration of elbow extension resulted in an increase in the available workspace and enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shriners Hospital for Children, 3551 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA.
Scott H
SH
Kozin
Cathy
C
Schloth
D000328:Adult; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011782:Quadriplegia / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012086:Reoperation; D013709:Tendon Transfer