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Title
Reanimating hand function after spinal cord injury using nerve transfer surgery
Publication Date
2021-03-11
Author(s)
Galea, Mary P
Messina, Aurora
Hill, Bridget
Cooper, Catherine
Hahn, Jodie
van Zyl, Natasha
Type of document
Journal Article
DOI
10.47795/CQZF2655
Abstract
Loss of arm and hand function is a devastating consequence of cervical spinal cord injury. Tendon transfer surgery has traditionally been used to restore key functions including elbow extension, wrist extension and grasp and pinch. The more recent development of nerve transfer surgery enables direct restoration of voluntary control of these functions. While both types of surgery are safe and effective, nerve transfer surgery results in a more open, flexible and natural hand, with more subtle control for a range of activities of daily living.
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Citation
Advances in Clinical Neuroscience and Rehabilitation 2021; 20(2):17-19
Jornal Title
Advances in Clinical Neuroscience and Rehabilitation

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