Results of reconstructive surgery in the upper limb of tetraplegic patients

Forty three out of 62 tetraplegic patients operated on in Sweden during 1970 to 1984 with various reconstructive procedures in the arm and hand have been reexamined. The results show that reconstruction of elbow extensor, key grip and finger flexor are all very valuable procedures if performed on co...

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Published in:Paraplegia 1988-06, Vol.26 (3), p.204-208
Main Authors: EJESKAR, A, DAHLLOF, A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Biological and medical sciences
Female
Finger Injuries - etiology
Finger Injuries - surgery
Forearm Injuries - etiology
Forearm Injuries - surgery
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Methods
Middle Aged
Nervous system (semeiology, syndromes)
Nervous system as a whole
Neurology
Quadriplegia - complications
Quadriplegia - surgery
Work Capacity Evaluation
Wrist Injuries - etiology
Wrist Injuries - surgery
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Summary:Forty three out of 62 tetraplegic patients operated on in Sweden during 1970 to 1984 with various reconstructive procedures in the arm and hand have been reexamined. The results show that reconstruction of elbow extensor, key grip and finger flexor are all very valuable procedures if performed on correct indications. All but 4 patients improved by surgery and in many instances the surgical treatment facilitated return to work.
ISSN:0031-1758
1362-4393
1476-5624
DOI:10.1038/sc.1988.32