I started posting notes on a parallel blog: orthoreview.wordpress.com
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Principles of Tendon Transfer
Posted on April 8, 2008 by satyampatel
correction of contracture adequate strength adequate amplitude (3/5/7 rule at hand & wrist) straight line of pull — artificial pulleys always attenuate 1 tendon : 1 function (exception is FDS insertion allows natural split to 2 insertions — but definitely a fiddle) synergism expendable donor tissue equilibrium N.B. timing of transfers. 3 key questions: What [...]
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