[Oscar Vulpius and tendon transfer in the hand].
Oscar Vulpius dealt extensively with the problem of tendon transfer for motoric deficits. An analysis of his works shows that the knowledge of tendon healing, aftercare and operative techniques was already very widely advanced at the beginning of the last century.
Vulpius Klinik, Handchirurgie, Bad Rappenau. hahn@vulpiusklinik.de
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D005858:Germany; D006225:Hand / Q000601:surgery*; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D009985:Orthopedics / Q000266:history*; D013709:Tendon Transfer / Q000266:history*