title: Tendon Transfers for Tetraplegia.
abstract: It is estimated that 65% to 75% of patients with cervical spinal cord injuries could benefit from upper extremity tendon transfer surgery. The goals of surgery are to restore elbow extension, as well as hand pinch, grasp, and release. Patients who have defined goals, actively participate in therapy, and understand expected outcomes, appear to have the highest satisfaction following tendon transfer procedures.
authors.affiliation: Division of Hand Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University, 1700 Maguire Building, 2160 South First Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153, USA. Electronic address: mbednar@lumc.edu.
authors.forename: Michael S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Bednar
mesh_terms: D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000502:physiology; D018737:Hand Strength; D006801:Humans; D011782:Quadriplegia / Q000601:surgery*; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D013709:Tendon Transfer / Q000379:methods*; D034941:Upper Extremity
keywords: Cervical spinal cord injury; Quadriplegia; Rehabilitation; Tendon transfer; Tetraplegia