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Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2010 , Vol 56 , Num 2
Rehabilitation of Tendon Transfers for Radial Nerve Injury: A Report of Two Cases
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3 Gaziantep University, Research Hospital, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Gaziantep, Turkey DOI : 10.4274/tftr.56.91
Extended delay in the treatment of radial nerve injuries might lead to permanent loss of motor end-plate function. In such cases tendon transfer is mandatory for regaining hand functions. The postoperativemanagement of tendon transfer is difficult and requires patient cooperation and close follow-up. Two case reports are presented to describe the postoperative course of tendon transfer for radial nerve palsy.
Keywords : Radial nerve injury, tendon transfer, rehabilitatio