Results of reconstructive surgery in the upper limb of tetraplegic patients
- 1 June 1988
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Nature in Spinal Cord
- Vol. 26 (3) , 204-208
- https://doi.org/10.1038/sc.1988.32
Abstract
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 re-examined. 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.Keywords
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