'Internal Splints' for Tetraplegics

The “Internal Splint for Tetraplegic Patients” concept is being used at the Spinal Units of the H.F, Verwoerd Hospital and Kalafong Hospital in Pretoria. It consists of: 1. An improved “bone-to-bone” posterior deltoid to triceps tendon transfer: for elbow extension. 2. Biceps tendon transfer: chan...

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:South African Journal of Physiotherapy
Main Author: Ulrich Mennen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 1985-11-01
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Online Access:https://sajp.co.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/2233