[rorypq]

Hello C-4 C-5 quad. I just recently was evaluated for a bicep to triceps tendon transfer to help restore elbow flexion. Has anyone under gone this surgery? If so, is it recommended? My goal is to do my own transfers. Not having any triceps strength makes this task seem impossible. Will this surgery help me achieve my goal?

[cdngrl]

I Let you know my surgeries june 25th...my right arm first- they can also do wrist but mine were not strong enough- they say it works. i have 4 days post op than i cannot drop my arm for two weeks so my outpatient therapist is fitting my chair with a lap board...i'm not fond of that... then back into the hospital...based on bed availability...for 6 to 8 weeks

[Trail-Boss]

My husband, Trail-Boss, would like to know more about this surgery that you are talking about. We have never heard of it. How dose it work?
Thanks, wife, Stick-Tight

[rorypq]

Trail-Boss, on Mar 28 2007, 05:48 PM, said:

My husband, Trail-Boss, would like to know more about this surgery that you are talking about. We have never heard of it. How dose it work?
Thanks, wife, Stick-Tight

There are two different surgeries. The more known surgery is taking the posterior deltoids tendon and connecting it to the triceps tendon to achieve elbow extension. Since my posterior deltoids are very weak, this surgery would not benefit. The other option is using the bicep tendon witch they take from the upper forearm. I think its called your brachioplexus. They use this tendon by rapping it around to the back of your arm to connect the triceps tendon. this is suppose to give elbow extension with a grade 3 strength or higher. If you Google bicep to triceps tendon transfer surgery, you should be able to find more info.

This post has been edited by rorypq: 29 March 2007 - 04:30 PM

[dm999]

cdngrl, on 28 March 2007 - 03:31 PM, said:

I Let you know my surgeries june 25th...my right arm first- they can also do wrist but mine were not strong enough- they say it works. i have 4 days post op than i cannot drop my arm for two weeks so my outpatient therapist is fitting my chair with a lap board...i'm not fond of that... then back into the hospital...based on bed availability...for 6 to 8 weeks

So how did it go?? Been hearing more about this now, but haven't talked to anyone who had it done