Publications by authors named "Maria Virginia Arranz"
Einstein (Sao Paulo)
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study addresses the challenge of hand reanimation for patients with total paralysis by comparing two surgical techniques: functional free gracilis muscle transfer and biceps tendon transfer to finger flexors.
- Six patients were evaluated over an average follow-up of 7.5 years, with varying success rates based on the techniques used, as measured by the British Medical Research Council grading system.
- The study concludes that while tendon transfer may be less complex and still effective, functional free muscle transfer is preferable when possible due to its potential for better long-term muscular strength in finger flexion.
