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Biceps-to-triceps transfer technique. journal of hand surgery Endress, R. D., Hentz, V. R. 2011; 36 (4): 716-721

Abstract

Lack of voluntary active elbow extension inhibits many important functions in persons with tetraplegia. Biceps-to-triceps transfer can restore this function in selected patients. This article outlines the basic problem, indications and contraindications, surgical technique, and postoperative rehabilitation protocol for biceps-to-triceps transfer using the medial routing technique with suture anchoring of the biceps muscle tendon unit into the triceps aponeurosis and olecranon.

View details for DOI 10.1016/j.jhsa.2011.01.028

View details for PubMedID 21463733