- Tendon Transfers for Specific Palsies:
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Brachial Plexus Palsy
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High Ulnar Nerve Palsy
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Low Ulnar Nerve Palsy
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High Median Nerve Palsy
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Low Median Nerve Palsy
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Radial Nerve Palsy
- Prerequisites:
- full passive joint mobility;
- acceptable distal sensation;
- virgin tissue thru which tissue can be transfered;
- normal or near motor strength in donor muscle;
- acceptable excursion of the transfered muscle;
- good compliance of the overlying soft tissues (ie skin is not too tight);
Variability in Surgical Technique for Brachioradialis Tendon Transfer. Evidence and Implications.