The doc who did my tendon transfer also put a pin in my thumb and really tightened my index finger so that my thumb would supposedly pinch against the index finger. The pinch never really occurred. Instead the straight thumb just got in the way, the index finger was too curled and the pin broke. Yeah ouch. So I had a surgery to correct that problem and now my index finger is still pretty tight. Not all the way against my hand or anything, but the stitching went up the inside of my finger so there is scar tissue there. The pinch works in a way, but not the way the doc thought it would. I need that thumb to bend.
Now I just have a really strong grip and it allows me to grab something with one hand when I bring my wrist back. I was able to open my hand a little more and i lost that and now my hand is a little tighter, but for me it was worth it. I used to use my left hand to shake hands with others because I could open it more but now that index finger gets in the way. Oh well, I can hold a bottle of beer at the neck with no problem now! Like I really need to ;-) On 3/21/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
There is or there are...... Tendon transfers, are nothing new. The procedure has been around for a couple of decades, with a goal to restore function to its candidates. Its not something you chose like a loaf of bread. Those wishing, must be evaluated to determine that they are good candidates for the procedure. Goals have to be established too. Most who have had the procedure claim that it has improved their lifestyle and survival skills. W In a message dated 3/21/2007 2:14:52 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Are there any pros or cons regarding tendon transfers? This is Mike, a 2 1/2 yr quad. ------------------------------ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at *AOL.com* <http://www.aol.com?ncid=AOLAOF00020000000339>.
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