Tendon Transfer Principles and Mechanics eMedicine Plastics

Description: Certain key elements play crucial roles in tendon transfer operations. Three important principles should be emphasized. First, the transfer should not significantly decrease the remaining function of the hand. Second, the transfer should not create a deformity if significant return of function occurs following a nerve repair. Third, the transfer should be phasic or capable of phase conservation.
Synonyms and related keywords: standard flexor carpi ulnaris transfer, FCU transfer, superficialis transfer, flexor digitorum superficialis transfer, FDS transfer, flexor carpi radialis transfer, FCR transfer, ulnar nerve palsy, low ulnar nerve palsy, flattened metacarpal arch, tenodesis, claw deformity, capsulodesis of the metacarpophalangeal joint, dorsal tenodesis, metacarpal arch restoration, median nerve palsy, Royle-Thompson opponensplasty, Bunnell opponensplasty, proprius extensor tendon opponensplasty, extrinsic replacement, muscle-tendon unit, muscle transfer, tendon transfer, muscle transplant, tendon transplant, muscle repair, tendon repair, muscle, tendon
Premal Sanghavi, MD & Mohammad Azhar Ali, MD 2006