Tendinous-muscular transposition for the treatment of nn median us, ulnaris, radialis injury sequelae

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The treatment results of injury sequelae of n. medi- anus and/or n. ulnaris (184 patients) and n.radialis (33 patients) are summarized. The indications to tendinous- muscular transposition, time for surgery are presented; the most effective method for the restoration of thumb apposition, correction of claw-like hand deformity and restoration of active extension of the hand and fingers are distinguished. High efficacy of tendinous-muscular transposition and its significance for the treatment of nn medianus, ulnaris, radialis injury sequelae is shown. Follow up ranged from 2 months to 16 years, good and satisfactory results were in 96% of patients.

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I. G. Grishin

Priorov Central Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics

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Russian Federation, Moscow

G. N. Shiryaeva

Priorov Central Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics

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Russian Federation, Moscow

V. N. Polotnyanko

Priorov Central Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics

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Russian Federation, Moscow

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2. Fig. 1. Patient K. Diagnosis: fracture of the right humerus; long-standing damage to the radial nerve.

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