Tetraplegia-Active Pinch and Grasp Restoration

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Video Summary

The video demonstrates the procedure for active pinch and grasp restoration for tetraplegians. It involves isolating the necessary anatomic components for transfer, such as the radial sensory nerve, brachioradialis, extensor carpi radialis longus, and outcropping muscles. The brachioradialis is harvested and its tendon is released to increase its mobility. The extensor carpi radialis longus tendon is harvested and passed beneath the third compartment. The recipient FPL and FDP tendons are isolated and transformed using vest loops. The goal is to establish a reverse cascade for improved index finger flexion. Finally, the extensor carpi radialis longus is woven through the flexor dudentorum profundus tendons. Additional sutures may be used to strengthen the repair. No credits were mentioned in the video.

Keywords

pinch restoration

grasp restoration

tetraplegians

anatomic components transfer

reverse cascade