Cerebral Palsy-Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Transplant and Its Use in Cerebral Palsy

Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Transplant and Its Use in Cerebral Palsy

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Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Transplant is a surgical procedure used to improve hand function in people with cerebral palsy. The procedure involves transferring the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle to promote wrist extension and supination of the forearm. The operation has been found to be highly successful, with significant improvement in patients' functional capacity. The procedure is most effective for patients with reasonable finger control, good sensory discrimination, and high motivation. It is important for patients to receive thorough postoperative care, including support and exercise, to ensure the best outcome. In some cases, wrist fusion may be necessary prior to the transplant to correct deformities. The procedure has proven to be a better alternative to fusion of the wrist, as it allows for wrist motion and preserves finger and hand function. The success of the procedure depends on careful patient selection and proper postoperative care and rehabilitation.

Keywords

Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Transplant

surgical procedure

hand function

cerebral palsy

wrist extension

supination of the forearm

functional capacity

finger control

sensory discrimination

postoperative care