Tendon Transfer

Surgical procedure by which a tendon is incised at its insertion and placed at an anatomical site distant from the original insertion. The tendon remains attached at the point of origin and takes over the function of a muscle inactivated by trauma or disease.

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Networked: 750 relevant articles (45 outcomes, 46 trials/studies)

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Experts

1.	Kozin, Scott H: 9 articles (01/2012 - 07/2002)
2.	Rath, Santosh: 8 articles (06/2013 - 05/2006)
3.	Mackinnon, Susan E: 7 articles (09/2013 - 04/2003)
4.	Waters, Peter M: 7 articles (10/2009 - 01/2005)
5.	Roukis, Thomas S: 5 articles (01/2016 - 11/2008)
6.	James, Michelle A: 5 articles (04/2015 - 06/2006)
7.	Maffulli, Nicola: 5 articles (06/2013 - 11/2007)
8.	Bae, Donald S: 5 articles (10/2009 - 02/2005)
9.	Longo, Umile Giuseppe: 4 articles (01/2015 - 11/2010)
10.	Murray, Wendy M: 4 articles (01/2014 - 11/2004)

Related Diseases

1.	Congenital Abnormalities (Deformity) 03/01/2014 - "As many conventional technique produce asynergistic muscle action with secondary post-transfer deformity, thus we had resorted to tendon transfer procedure using an unconventional donor and recipient tendons yielding good results. " 10/01/2012 - "The flexor hallucis longus tendon transfer was effective in correcting clawed hallux deformity resulting from the combined overpull of both extensor and flexor hallucis longus, but not with isolated extensor hallucis longus overpull. " 02/01/1989 - "The adduction deformity was corrected by skin-plasty of the first web and the extension was improved by tendon transfers. " 03/01/2009 - "A recent study indicated beneficial effects of an immediate active motion protocol (IAMP) after tendon transfer for claw deformity correction compared with effects in a historical cohort. " 04/01/2007 - "This study reviewed the results, complications, and patient satisfaction rates of a modified technique of flexor-to-extensor tendon transfer for correction of lesser-toe deformities. "
2.	Pain (Aches) 10/01/2011 - "We aim to assess any improvement in pain and function following a latissimus dorsi tendon transfer for massive, irreparable postero-superior cuff deficiency. " 11/06/2013 - "Latissimus dorsi tendon transfer offered an effective treatment for irreparable posterosuperior rotator cuff tears, with substantial and durable improvements in shoulder function and pain relief. " 11/01/2007 - "In patients with irreparable rotator cuff tears, latissimus dorsi tendon transfer (LDTT) can be effective in improving pain and function. " 02/01/1994 - "The modified Robert Jones tendon transfer was shown to be effective in relieving symptoms related to clawing of the hallux in 90% of patients but was not reliable in curing pain under the first metatarsal head, with success in only 43% of patients. " 08/01/2015 - "A combination of partial subscapularis tendon transfer and small-head hemiarthroplasty effectively restored function and relieved pain in patients with rotator cuff arthropathy."
3.	Clubfoot (Talipes Equinovarus) 02/01/2014 - "Is tibialis anterior tendon transfer effective for recurrent clubfoot?" 01/07/2015 - "Long-term results of tibialis anterior tendon transfer for relapsed idiopathic clubfoot treated with the Ponseti method: a follow-up of thirty-seven to fifty-five years." 07/01/2014 - "Plantar pressures following anterior tibialis tendon transfers in children with clubfoot." 12/01/2013 - "Mid-term results for idiopathic clubfoot revealed the need for additional surgery by anterior tibial tendon transfer in 11-32% of cases depending on the duration of bracing. " 02/15/2012 - "Passing the sutures with a blunt needle might prevent damage to nerves or vessels when anterior tibial tendon transfer to the lateral cuneiform is performed for the treatment of clubfoot recurrence."
4.	Cerebral Palsy (Spastic Diplegia) 03/01/1993 - "This suggests that the wire electromyogram is helpful in selecting the proper muscle for tendon transfer in the cerebral palsy hand." 11/01/2006 - "The purpose of this study was to assess the outcome of split posterior tibial tendon transfers in patients with spastic cerebral palsy to determine whether the use of preoperative dynamic electromyography was predictive of surgical success. " 01/01/2013 - "Our preliminary experience suggests that the brachialis muscle may serve as an alternative tendon transfer in cerebral palsy." 01/01/2013 - "The use of the brachialis muscle for tendon transfers in cerebral palsy has not been described previously. " 04/01/2011 - "Wrist tendon transfers in cerebral palsy."
5.	Muscle Spasticity (Spastic) 11/01/1990 - "The surgical concepts related to this complex neurologic problem must be kept rather simple, and include principally the release of spastic deforming muscles, and, secondly, the use of augmentation tendon transfers to maintain an improved functional position. " 03/01/2009 - "Surgical techniques to achieve these goals include lengthening of spastic muscles, tendon transfers, release or plication of the joint capsule, joint arthrodesis, neurectomies, and skin procedures. " 12/01/2008 - "These procedures include the release or lengthening of spastic muscles, tendon transfers and joint stabilizations. " 10/01/2008 - "Whole tendon transfer may be an effective and simpler alternative to SPLATT for unloading the lateral forefoot in both a normal and a spastic foot." 10/01/2008 - "Neither whole tendon nor split tendon transfer resulted in overcorrection in a simulated spastic model. "

Related Drugs and Biologics

1.	Botulinum Toxins (Botulinum Toxin)
2.	Congenital Talipes Equinovarus
3.	Thumb deformity
4.	Pain-Free
5.	Fluoroquinolones
6.	Plastics
7.	Nylons (Nylon)
8.	sural
9.	formycin diphosphate (FDP)
10.	iodonitrotetrazolium (INT)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1.	Arthroplasty
2.	Osteotomy
3.	Transplants (Transplant)
4.	Debridement
5.	Braces