Tendon transfer
Tendon transfer is a surgical procedure that is used to improve lost functions of the body. This procedure is commonly used in patients with nerve injury resulting in muscle paralysis, or in children with birth defects of the limbs.
Overview[edit | edit source]
Tendon transfer is a type of surgery that is used to restore the lost functions of a muscle or group of muscles. It involves moving a tendon from its original attachment to a new one to restore the function of a muscle or group of muscles that are no longer working. The procedure is commonly used in patients with nerve injury resulting in muscle paralysis, or in children with birth defects of the limbs.
Indications[edit | edit source]
Tendon transfer is indicated in cases where there is loss of muscle function due to nerve injury. This can occur in conditions such as brachial plexus injury, spinal cord injury, peripheral nerve injury, and cerebral palsy. It is also indicated in children with birth defects of the limbs.
Procedure[edit | edit source]
The procedure involves moving a tendon from its original attachment to a new one. The surgeon makes an incision in the skin over the muscle to be moved. The tendon is then detached from its original attachment and moved to its new location. The new attachment is secured with sutures.
Complications[edit | edit source]
Complications of tendon transfer can include infection, bleeding, and damage to nearby nerves and blood vessels. There is also a risk of the tendon not healing in its new location, which can result in loss of function.
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