Nerve and Tendon Transfers After Spinal Cord Injuries in the Pediatric Population

This article discusses the 2 most commonly used surgical strategies to restore upper extremity function: upper extremity tendon transfer and nerve grafting/transfer. Patient selection, physical examination, electrodiagnostic evaluation, and optimization of postoperative rehabilitation are important.
Source: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Source Type: research