THE FUNCTIONAL RESULTS OF ULNAR NERVE REPAIR - DEFINING THE INDICATIONS FOR TENDON TRANSFER

被引:27
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TREVETT, MC [1 ]
TUSON, C [1 ]
DEJAGER, LT [1 ]
JUON, JM [1 ]
机构
[1] GROOTE SCHUUR HOSP,HAND UNIT,CAPE TOWN,SOUTH AFRICA
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英国医学研究理事会;
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10.1016/S0266-7681(05)80150-0
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R826.8 [整形外科学]; R782.2 [口腔颌面部整形外科学]; R726.2 [小儿整形外科学]; R62 [整形外科学(修复外科学)];
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The subjective, objective and functional outcome following repair of isolated ulnar nerve injuries was assessed in 50 patients, 1 to 7 years after repair. We tried to identify those patients who may benefit from early tendon transfer. This study confirmed a satisfactory functional result in sedentary workers, but not in manual labourers. Intrinsic muscle power, grip strength, key pinch and sensation continued to improve following repair of high injuries for at least 2 years, and of low injuries for at least 3 years. Early tendon transfers are only recommended in manual workers who complain of poor grip or key pinch.
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