# Tendon Transfer Surgery

- Link: https://carolinaona.com/tendon-transfer-surgery/
- Published: 2019-02-05T20:03:56-05:00
- Author: Dallas Clifton

# Tendon Transfer Surgery

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### Tendon Transfer Surgery Overview

A tendon transfer surgery removes an unhealthy hand tendon and replaces it with 
a new one. Patients can move their hand without any problems after recovery and 
pain and other symptoms dramatically decrease.

## **How is tendon transfer surgery performed?**

A tendon transfer is performed as an outpatient procedure. General anesthesia is
used to make sure the patient is completely asleep and can feel no pain or discomfort.
A  Carolina Orthopaedics and Neurosurgical Associates (CONA) hand specialist removes
the unhealthy tendon and replaces it with a harvested tendon. The hand is placed
in a custom made splint so the tendon does not stretch and tear.

## **What does a tendon transfer surgery treat?****

There are many tendons that help move the hand. Common reasons why a tendon may 
not work properly include:

 * Muscle injuries (lacerations)
 * Nerve injuries
 * Neuromuscular disorders

A tendon transfer surgery restores hand function.