Extensor pollicis longus, radial nerve palsy, rerouting, split flexor carpi ulnaris, tendon transferSingle transfer using split FCU can be a preferred alternative in patients of low radial nerve palsy, it can be considered for high radial nerve patients in whom multiple donors are absent due to ...
Tendon transfer exercises are initiated as follows: ○FCU to EDC: active flexion and ulnar deviation of the wrist is attempted along with simultaneous extension of the digits. ○PT to EDC: Active pronation of the forearm is attempted along with simultaneous extension of the digits. ○FDS to ...
METHODS: Eight patients having a transposition of the tendon of the FCU were included. Under general anesthesia without administration of muscle relaxants, the FCU was percutaneously stimulated with supramaximal electrical pulses through two skin electrodes that were placed on the cubital tunnel of ...