Extremity reconstruction surgery can be life-changing for people whose hands, arms or legs have been affected by cancer, an infection, a traumatic injury, congenital (birth) defect, or other ...

Traditionally, upper limb function has been reconstructed using tendon transfer surgery, during which muscles that still work, but are designed for another function, are surgically re-sited to do the ...

Background Pathological tendons are known to increase their AP diameter. Ultrasound is an important complementary technique to MRI for assessment of musculoskeletal disorders. Although systematic ...

In 10 participants (12 limbs), nerve transfers were combined with tendon transfers to improve hand function. Participants completed assessments on their level of independence related to activities of ...

Combined with rehabilitation, specialised nerve and tendon transfer surgery allows patients to regain key hand functions ...

A review of instruments used to assess upper-limb function in patients with neuromuscular diseases found that more tools are needed to address specific diseases. In most neuromuscular diseases (NMDs), ...

In a discovery that seems counterintuitive, a study appearing in the May 21st Journal of Biological Chemistry has found that tendons in high-stress and strain areas, like the Achilles tendon, actually ...

Introduction In humans, mineralised tendons are known to be weaker, possibly as a result of underuse due to pain. Underuse is also reported to cause an increase in hysteresis and a decrease in tendon ...

Data Show Statistically Significant Improvements in Pain, Function and Tendon Structure in Appropriately Dosed Patients TenoMiR to Progress to Phase 3 Study for Lateral Epicondylitis, Making it One of ...