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i am a c6/c7 incomplete and i am raising money to have a tendon transfer surgery to regain some use of my hand. has anyone been through it?
QUOTE (ncflounder @ Oct 12 2009, 11:21 PM) 
i am a c6/c7 incomplete and i am raising money to have a tendon transfer surgery to regain some use of my hand. has anyone been through it?
I am C5 complete and have had two tendon transfers. They have have greatly improved my quality of life. I am able to fully extend my arms and can turn over my hands but I'm assuming you can already do those things. What are you hoping to regain?
QUOTE (ncflounder @ Oct 12 2009, 11:21 PM)
i am a c6/c7 incomplete and i am raising money to have a tendon transfer surgery to regain some use of my hand. has anyone been through it?
I am C5 complete and have had two tendon transfers. They have have greatly improved my quality of life. I am able to fully extend my arms and can turn over my hands but I'm assuming you can already do those things. What are you hoping to regain?
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