Radial Nerve Palsy: Nerve Transfer Versus Tendon Transfer to Restore Function.
Jennifer Megan Mackinnon PattersonStephanie A RussoMadi El-HajChristine B NovakSusan E MackinnonPublished in: Hand (New York, N.Y.) (2021)
The nerve transfer group demonstrated greater grip strength, but both groups had improved pain, function, and satisfaction postoperatively. Patients who present early and can tolerate longer time to functional recovery would be optimal candidates for nerve transfers. Both tendon transfers and nerve transfers are good options for patients with radial nerve palsy.