Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Tendon Transfer

Surgical procedure by which a tendon is incised at its insertion and placed at an anatomical site distant from the original insertion. The tendon remains attached at the point of origin and takes over the function of a muscle inactivated by trauma or disease.

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Abstract

Surgical procedure by which a tendon is incised at its insertion and placed at an anatomical site distant from the original insertion. The tendon remains attached at the point of origin and takes over the function of a muscle inactivated by trauma or disease.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Tendon Transfers
  • Transfer, Tendon
  • Transfers, Tendon

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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73(69)

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Previous Indexing

  • Tendons/surgery (1966-1968)

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  1. E04w.555.700w

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NLM Classification

WE 600

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Tendon Transfer. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013709. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013709
  2. Tendon Transfer. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tendon_transfer
  3. Tendon Transfer. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7699654