Tendon Transfer for Radial Nerve Paralysis and Multiple Extensors Rupture
10.4055/jkoa.1995.30.5.1290
- Author:
Young Kil HAN
;
Soo Kyoon RAH
;
Chang Uk CHOI
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Tendon Transfer;
Radial Nerve Palsy;
Extensor Tendon Injury
- MeSH:
Fingers;
Hand;
Hand Strength;
Humans;
Methods;
Paralysis;
Radial Nerve;
Radial Neuropathy;
Rupture;
Tendon Transfer;
Tendons;
Thumb;
Upper Extremity;
Wrist
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
1995;30(5):1290-1295
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Loss of radial nerve function in the hand results in a significant disability and so cannot extend the wrist, thumb & fingers according to the injury levels. Therefore the patient has great difficulty in grasping objects, especially power grip. Tendon transfers to restore function of extension of wrist and fingers are among the the best − most predictable transfers in the upper extremity. We performed 13 cases of tendon transfers for radial nerve palsy and extensive extensor ruptures from 1987 to 1993. The results were evaluated according to Arbitrary Value Method. Among 13 cases 30% of excellent, 46% of good, 24% of fair and no poor result were obtained and the better results were obtatined in low radial nerve lesion.
