Upper Extremity Reconstruction in Patients With Cervical Spinal Cord Injury.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Regaining hand and upper extremity function is a functional priority for patients with cervical spinal cord injuries (SCI). Despite the high demand for upper extremity reconstruction (UER) to restore function, the utilization of these procedures remains low. This study evaluates the incidence and timing of UER in patients with cervical SCI.

Methods

The TriNetX Research Network was queried to identify patients with cervical SCI. Then, we identified patients who underwent procedures to restore motor function (nerve transfer, tendon transfer, tenodesis, or arthrodesis) and procedures to treat spasticity and contractures (neurectomy, tendon lengthening, or tenotomy) using International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Current Procedural Terminology

SUBMITTER: Suresh R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12668996 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature