title: Ulnar Nerve Tendon Transfers for Pinch.
abstract: Power and tip pinch are an integral part of intrinsic hand function that can be significantly compromised with dysfunction of the ulnar nerve. Loss of power pinch is one component that can significantly affect an individual's ability to perform simple daily tasks. Tip pinch is less affected, as this task has significant contributions from the median nerve. To restore power pinch, the primary focus must be on restoring the action of the adductor pollicis primarily, and if indicated the first dorsal interosseous muscle and flexor pollicis brevis.
authors.affiliation: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 200 Hawkins Drive, 01008 JPP, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA. Electronic address: scook72@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Shane
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Cook
authors.affiliation: OrthoCarolina, 1915 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC 28207, USA.
authors.forename: R Glenn
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Gaston
authors.affiliation: The Hand and Upper Extremity Center of Georgia, PC, Northside/Alpharetta Medical Campus, Suite 350, 3400A Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30005, USA.
authors.forename: Gary M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Lourie
mesh_terms: D006225:Hand / Q000502:physiology; D018737:Hand Strength; D006801:Humans; D008475:Median Nerve / Q000502:physiology; D008488:Medical Illustration; D016067:Nerve Transfer / Q000379:methods*; D010781:Photography; D013709:Tendon Transfer / Q000379:methods*; D014459:Ulnar Nerve / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: Key pinch; Lateral pinch; Pinchplasty; Power pinch; Tendon transfers; Tip pinch; Ulnar nerve