title: Biomechanics of Tendon Transfers.
abstract: The transfer of tendons in the upper extremity is a powerful technique to restore function to a partially paralyzed hand. The biomechanical principles of muscle tension and tendon excursion dictate motor function both in the native as well as transferred states. Appropriately tensioning transferred tendons to maximize the function of the associated muscle remains an area of focused research. Newer methods of tendon coaptation have proven similar in strength to the standard Pulvertaft weave, affording more options to the surgeon.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1685 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53705, USA.
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Livermore
authors.affiliation: Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, UWMF Centennial Building, 6th Floor, 1685 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53705, USA. Electronic address: tueting@ortho.wisc.edu.
authors.forename: Jonathan L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Tueting
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D006801:Humans; D013709:Tendon Transfer / Q000379:methods*; D013710:Tendons / Q000502:physiology*
keywords: Biomechanics; Excursion; Sarcomere; Tendon coaptation; Tendon transfer