Review Article
Treatment Options for Brachial Plexus Injuries
Table 3
Basic actions of hand muscles and the most commonly transferred tendons for their restoration.
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Intrinsic balance | Flexor digitorum superficialis tendon | Thump oppose | Extensor indicis | Flexor digitorum superficialis tendon | Abductor digiti minimi | Thump flexion | Pronator teres | Brachioradialis | Flexor digitorum superficialis tendon | Thump extension | Brachioradialis | Extensor indicis | Palmaris longus | Finger flexion | Brachioradialis | Extensor carpi radialis longus | Finger extension | Brachioradialis | Flexor carpi ulnaris | Flexor carpi radialis | Extensor indicis | Wrist extension | Brachioradialis | Pronator teres | Wrist flexion | Rare restoration |
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