Spastic wrist flexion in cerebral palsy. Pronator teres versus flexor carpi ulnaris transfer

Analize data on patients submitted to transfer of the pronator teres (PT) or the flexor carpi ulnaris (FCB) to the extensor carpi radialis longus/brevis (ECRL/B) in order to correct flexed wrist deformity in patients with cerebral palsy. Patients were divided into two groups: PT group and FCU group...

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Published in:Acta ortopedica brasileira 2015-06, Vol.23 (3), p.150-153
Main Authors: Bisneto, Edgard de Novaes França, Rizzi, Nivea, Setani, Eliana Ogassawara, Casagrande, Livia, Fonseca, Joseane, Fortes, Glaucia
Format: Article
Language:English
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Cerebral palsy
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ORTHOPEDICS
Tendon transfer
Wrist
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Summary:Analize data on patients submitted to transfer of the pronator teres (PT) or the flexor carpi ulnaris (FCB) to the extensor carpi radialis longus/brevis (ECRL/B) in order to correct flexed wrist deformity in patients with cerebral palsy. Patients were divided into two groups: PT group and FCU group to ECRL/B. The results were evaluated by goniometry and by the functional hand test (FHT). Goniometry showed a statistically significant difference in favor of FCU transfer. There was no statistically significant difference regarding FHT. Both transfers PT and FCU to ECRB are good options to correct wrist flexion deformity in cerebral palsy. Level of Evidence III, Non-randomized Controlled Cohort/Follow-Up Study.
ISSN:1413-7852
1809-4406
1413-7852
1809-4406
DOI:10.1590/1413-785220152303145550