Restoration of hand movement following irreparable radial nerve palsy

Czech version

Authors: Čižmář . ^{1 1}; D. Ira ²; J. Pilný ³; P. Dráč ¹; Dospěl I.. ¹
Authors‘ workplace: Traumatologické oddělení FN Olomouc Primář: MUDr. Igor Čižmář, Ph. D. ¹; Traumatologické klinika FN Brno Bohunice Přednosta: doc. MUDr. Michal Mašek, CSc. ²; Ortopedické oddělení Krajské nemocnice Pardubice Primář: MUDr. Jiň Kubeš ³
Published in: Prakt. Lék. 2006; 86(12): 718-721
Category: Therapy

Overview

Loss of radial nerve function causes significant limitation of hand usage. A patient is not able to extend their wrist, fingers and thumbs, and consequently has great problems gripping objects. Gripping objects and poor grip strength, as a result of extension loss in the wrist, are the most difficult handicaps for the patient. In cases where the effect of nerve reconstructions implies worse functional results, a tendon transfer - which eliminates the potential negative results of nerve restoration - should be carried out as part of these procedures.

Key words:
Paresis, nervus radialis, tendon transfer