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  • Title: Posterior deltoid-to-triceps tendon transfer to restore active elbow extension in patients with tetraplegia.
    Author: Bonds CW, James MA.
    Journal: Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg; 2009 Jun; 13(2):94-7. PubMed ID: 19516135.
    Abstract:
    Tetraplegia, paralysis of all 4 limbs, is usually the result of cervical spinal cord injury. Recovery of independence is the primary goal of people with tetraplegia; this requires reconstruction of upper extremity function. Active elbow extension, necessary for a wide range of activities of daily living, is usually surgically reconstructible. The posterior deltoid-to-triceps tendon transfer was developed to restore active elbow extension; good functional results and high levels of patient satisfaction have been reported for this operation.
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