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  • Title: Flexor origin release and functional prehension in adult spastic hand deformity.
    Author: Pinzur MS.
    Journal: J Hand Surg Br; 1991 May; 16(2):133-6. PubMed ID: 2061649.
    Abstract:
    Eighteen adult patients with spastic hand deformities underwent release of the flexor-pronator origin and step-cut lengthening of the flexor pollicis longus to improve prehensile hand function. The goal of surgery was to provide active grasp release in order to improve hand function. Using a previously published grading scale, patients were graded before and after operation. At follow-up after an average of 35 months (range 24-64 months), all had improved by at least two functional levels.
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