All Type of Trauma, Tendon Transfer

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All Type of Trauma, Tendon Transfer

Trauma to the face, hand, or upper limb can result from road traffic accidents, industrial injuries, falls, or assaults. These injuries can involve bones, tendons, nerves, vessels, and soft tissues, requiring immediate, specialized surgical care to restore both appearance and function.

Our center offers comprehensive trauma management, from life-saving emergency interventions to microsurgical reconstruction, tailored for every patient.

Types of Trauma We Manage

  • Facial fractures (mandible, maxilla, zygoma, orbit, nasal bones)

  • Upper limb fractures (humerus, radius, ulna, hand bones)

  • Complex hand injuries and crush trauma

  • Soft tissue lacerations and degloving

  • Nerve and vessel injuries

  • Tendon lacerations or rupture

  • Avulsion injuries and traumatic amputations

Our Approach

Every trauma case is evaluated using imaging (X-rays, CT scans) and clinical examination. We aim to:

  • Achieve anatomical realignment of bones and joints

  • Preserve or restore nerve and tendon function

  • Prevent long-term disability or deformity

  • Minimize scars and improve cosmetic outcomes

  • Offer early rehabilitation for faster recovery

Why Choose Us?

Our trauma services are backed by 24x7 surgical availability, microsurgical expertise, and a multidisciplinary team approach including orthopedic, plastic, and rehabilitation specialists.


Tendon Transfer Surgery

Restoring Movement When Muscles or Nerves Fail

Overview

Tendon transfer is a surgical procedure used to restore movement or strength when a muscle, tendon, or nerve is no longer functional. It involves re-routing a working tendon to take over the job of a paralyzed or injured one.

This technique is often used in cases where nerve injuries (like brachial plexus or radial nerve palsy) have led to permanent muscle weakness or paralysis.

When is Tendon Transfer Needed?

  • Nerve palsy (radial, median, ulnar, or brachial plexus injuries)

  • Muscle loss due to trauma or surgery

  • Birth injuries (Erb’s palsy)

  • Failed nerve repair or grafting

  • Spinal cord injuries affecting upper limbs

How It Works

A functioning tendon (from a strong muscle) is detached from its original location and reattached to a tendon of a non-functioning muscle. With post-op therapy, the brain retrains itself to use the new pathway for motion.

Common Tendon Transfers Performed

  • Radial nerve palsy: Wrist, finger, and thumb extension restoration

  • Ulnar nerve palsy: Claw hand correction

  • Brachial plexus injuries: Elbow flexion or shoulder movement restoration

  • Spinal injuries: Grasp and release reconstruction

Recovery and Rehabilitation

  • Initial immobilization for 3–4 weeks

  • Intensive physiotherapy begins thereafter

  • Brain re-learning phase takes 2–3 months

  • Full results expected in 4–6 months

Benefits

  • Restores functional movement without prosthetics

  • Avoids repeat nerve surgeries

  • Can dramatically improve independence and hand use

  • Reliable outcomes in experienced hands