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What is a key principle to consider when selecting a tendon for transfer?
What is a key principle to consider when selecting a tendon for transfer?
- Alignment of the tendon after transfer
- Presence of adequate range of motion post-transfer
- Power grade of the muscle after transfer
- Phasic vs. non-phasic nature of the tendon (correct)
According to the principles of tendon transfers, what should be the power grade of the muscle after transfer?
According to the principles of tendon transfers, what should be the power grade of the muscle after transfer?
- Maintain the same power grade
- Transfer only highly powered muscles
- Lose at least 1 grade of power (correct)
- Increase in power grade
What is the main concern associated with side-to-side lengthening or transfers?
What is the main concern associated with side-to-side lengthening or transfers?
- Excessive tension on the tendon
- Risk of slippage (correct)
- Lack of physiologic pull
- Inadequate range of motion post-transfer
Which technique involves securing tendons to bone using a trephine or screw and washer?
Which technique involves securing tendons to bone using a trephine or screw and washer?
In tendon-to-bone transfers, what is the primary concern when securing the tendon?
In tendon-to-bone transfers, what is the primary concern when securing the tendon?
What aspect should be considered when transferring a weak muscle that acts as a deforming force?
What aspect should be considered when transferring a weak muscle that acts as a deforming force?
Which of the following best describes tendon transposition?
Which of the following best describes tendon transposition?
What is the purpose of muscle-tendon transplantation?
What is the purpose of muscle-tendon transplantation?
In tendon suspension procedures, what is the primary goal?
In tendon suspension procedures, what is the primary goal?
What distinguishes tendon transfer from tendon transplantation?
What distinguishes tendon transfer from tendon transplantation?
Which of the following is a key principle of tendon transfers?
Which of the following is a key principle of tendon transfers?
What does tendon detaching at its insertion and then relocating to a new attachment describe?
What does tendon detaching at its insertion and then relocating to a new attachment describe?
Which of the following is NOT a principle of tendon transfers?
Which of the following is NOT a principle of tendon transfers?
Which type of tendon transfer involves attaching the tendon to a bone or other fixed structure?
Which type of tendon transfer involves attaching the tendon to a bone or other fixed structure?
In a tendon transfer, which of the following is the most important consideration for preserving tendon excursion?
In a tendon transfer, which of the following is the most important consideration for preserving tendon excursion?
Which type of tendon transfer involves moving a tendon to a new attachment site while preserving its original muscle-tendon unit?
Which type of tendon transfer involves moving a tendon to a new attachment site while preserving its original muscle-tendon unit?
What is the primary purpose of a tendon transfer in the treatment of paralytic conditions?
What is the primary purpose of a tendon transfer in the treatment of paralytic conditions?
Which type of tendon transfer involves replacing a non-functioning muscle-tendon unit with a functioning one?
Which type of tendon transfer involves replacing a non-functioning muscle-tendon unit with a functioning one?
Which type of tendon transfer involves attaching the tendon to a bone or other fixed structure?
Which type of tendon transfer involves attaching the tendon to a bone or other fixed structure?
What is the primary purpose of a tendon transfer in the treatment of paralytic conditions?
What is the primary purpose of a tendon transfer in the treatment of paralytic conditions?
In tendon suspension procedures, what is the primary goal?
In tendon suspension procedures, what is the primary goal?
Which technique involves securing tendons to bone using a trephine or screw and washer?
Which technique involves securing tendons to bone using a trephine or screw and washer?
What is the main concern associated with side-to-side lengthening or transfers?
What is the main concern associated with side-to-side lengthening or transfers?
Which type of tendon transfer involves moving a tendon to a new attachment site while preserving its original muscle-tendon unit?
Which type of tendon transfer involves moving a tendon to a new attachment site while preserving its original muscle-tendon unit?
Which of the following describes a tendon transposition?
Which of the following describes a tendon transposition?
What is the primary purpose of a muscle-tendon transplantation?
What is the primary purpose of a muscle-tendon transplantation?
Which principle should be considered when selecting a tendon for transfer?
Which principle should be considered when selecting a tendon for transfer?
In a tendon suspension procedure, what is the primary goal?
In a tendon suspension procedure, what is the primary goal?
What distinguishes a tendon transfer from a muscle-tendon transplantation?
What distinguishes a tendon transfer from a muscle-tendon transplantation?
According to the principles of tendon transfers, what should be the power grade of the muscle after transfer?
According to the principles of tendon transfers, what should be the power grade of the muscle after transfer?
Which of the following is a key principle when considering a tendon for transfer?
Which of the following is a key principle when considering a tendon for transfer?
What is the primary goal of tendon suspension procedures?
What is the primary goal of tendon suspension procedures?
When securing a tendon to bone in a tendon-to-bone transfer, what is the primary concern?
When securing a tendon to bone in a tendon-to-bone transfer, what is the primary concern?
What distinguishes tendon transfer from tendon transplantation?
What distinguishes tendon transfer from tendon transplantation?
According to the principles of tendon transfers, what should be the power grade of the muscle after the transfer?
According to the principles of tendon transfers, what should be the power grade of the muscle after the transfer?
What is the main purpose of the paratenon?
What is the main purpose of the paratenon?
Which statement best describes the function of a tendon sheath?
Which statement best describes the function of a tendon sheath?
During which phase of tendon healing does the proliferative phase occur?
During which phase of tendon healing does the proliferative phase occur?
What is the primary objective of tendon repair during the inflammatory phase?
What is the primary objective of tendon repair during the inflammatory phase?
What is the main difference between paratenon and tendon sheath in terms of function?
What is the main difference between paratenon and tendon sheath in terms of function?
What is the overarching goal of the remodeling phase in tendon healing?
What is the overarching goal of the remodeling phase in tendon healing?
During the inflammatory stage of tendon healing, which of the following components is responsible for digesting necrotic debris at the wound site?
During the inflammatory stage of tendon healing, which of the following components is responsible for digesting necrotic debris at the wound site?
In the proliferative or repair stage of tendon healing, which cells are involved in profuse synthetic activity and are directed by macrophages?
In the proliferative or repair stage of tendon healing, which cells are involved in profuse synthetic activity and are directed by macrophages?
Which phase of tendon healing is characterized by the formation of a temporary matrix rich in Type III collagen?
Which phase of tendon healing is characterized by the formation of a temporary matrix rich in Type III collagen?
What is the primary purpose of a fibrin clot during the inflammatory stage of tendon healing?
What is the primary purpose of a fibrin clot during the inflammatory stage of tendon healing?
Which cell type is particularly stimulated to proliferate during the inflammatory stage of tendon healing?
Which cell type is particularly stimulated to proliferate during the inflammatory stage of tendon healing?
What is a characteristic shift that occurs with macrophages as healing progresses from the inflammatory to the proliferative stage?
What is a characteristic shift that occurs with macrophages as healing progresses from the inflammatory to the proliferative stage?
What is the primary purpose of the remodeling phase in tendon healing?
What is the primary purpose of the remodeling phase in tendon healing?
Which type of tendon repair technique involves debridement of the tendon ends and wrapping the tendon in a tubular structure?
Which type of tendon repair technique involves debridement of the tendon ends and wrapping the tendon in a tubular structure?
What is the primary purpose of a tendon transfer procedure?
What is the primary purpose of a tendon transfer procedure?
Which phase of tendon healing is characterized by the deposition of a temporary, mechanically inferior matrix composed mostly of collagen III?
Which phase of tendon healing is characterized by the deposition of a temporary, mechanically inferior matrix composed mostly of collagen III?
Which of the following is a key principle to consider when selecting a tendon for transfer?
Which of the following is a key principle to consider when selecting a tendon for transfer?
What is the primary concern when securing a tendon to bone in a tendon-to-bone transfer?
What is the primary concern when securing a tendon to bone in a tendon-to-bone transfer?
