Reported annual incidence of spinal cord lesions is about 40-100 cases every million people worldwide, mostly affecting male young adults involved in road and sport accidents [22][1]. The cervical spine is injured in half of the cases and may lead to the development of different degrees of severity of tetraplegia [3]. For these patients regaining hand function is considered a priority [3] [6], giving patients more independence in feeding, self-catheterization and personal hygiene [4]. In selected cases, nerve transfer techniques with or without tendon transfer, tenodesis and arthrodesis, favor upper limbs functional recovery and autonomy in daily activities, reducing the need of a caregiver and improving socio-economic status [7]. In this study we prospectively enrolled 10 patients with cervical spinal cord injury (cSCI) undergoing nerve transfer procedures. Clinical data registered during follow-up were analyzed and correlated to the degree of functional recovery and independence in daily life activities.
Reported annual incidence of spinal cord lesions is about 40-100 cases every million people worldwide, mostly affecting male young adults involved in road and sport accidents [22][1]. The cervical spine is injured in half of the cases and may lead to the development of different degrees of severity of tetraplegia [3]. For these patients regaining hand function is considered a priority [3] [6], giving patients more independence in feeding, self-catheterization and personal hygiene [4]. In selected cases, nerve transfer techniques with or without tendon transfer, tenodesis and arthrodesis, favor upper limbs functional recovery and autonomy in daily activities, reducing the need of a caregiver and improving socio-economic status [7]. In this study we prospectively enrolled 10 patients with cervical spinal cord injury (cSCI) undergoing nerve transfer procedures. Clinical data registered during follow-up were analyzed and correlated to the degree of functional recovery and independence in daily life activities.
Bilateral Nerve Transfer Surgery for Motor Recovery in Tetraplegic Patients: A Longitudinal Prospective Study
MAURINA, MONICA
2022/2023
Abstract
Reported annual incidence of spinal cord lesions is about 40-100 cases every million people worldwide, mostly affecting male young adults involved in road and sport accidents [22][1]. The cervical spine is injured in half of the cases and may lead to the development of different degrees of severity of tetraplegia [3]. For these patients regaining hand function is considered a priority [3] [6], giving patients more independence in feeding, self-catheterization and personal hygiene [4]. In selected cases, nerve transfer techniques with or without tendon transfer, tenodesis and arthrodesis, favor upper limbs functional recovery and autonomy in daily activities, reducing the need of a caregiver and improving socio-economic status [7]. In this study we prospectively enrolled 10 patients with cervical spinal cord injury (cSCI) undergoing nerve transfer procedures. Clinical data registered during follow-up were analyzed and correlated to the degree of functional recovery and independence in daily life activities.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14240/37515