The Role of Tendon Transfers in Upper Limb Reconstruction

Tendon transfers are used when there is an unrecovered or irreparable nerve injury or where there is loss of a musculotendinous unit. It is important for Plastic Surgeons and Orthopaedic Surgeons to understand the principles of tendon transfers and to be well-versed in the common tendon transfers used in peripheral nerve injuries of the upper limb. This specialised talk by a UK expert discusses the general principles of tendon transfers in the upper limb followed by the transfers for median, ulnar and radial nerve injuries. The principles covered and the techniques discussed will be relevant for specialist trainees in plastic surgery, orthopaedic surgery and hand surgery

Mr Rajive Jose is a Consultant in Hand Surgery at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham and the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Birmingham. He gained his specialist training in Plastic Surgery through the West Midlands rotation. He completed the Advanced Training Post in Hand Surgery in Birmingham and also completed the Pulvertaft Hand Fellowship in Derby. He has completed the British Hand Diploma organised by BSSH and Manchester University. He is a member of the BSSH Hand Diploma committee and is also a tutor for the Hand Diploma Program. He has authored several scientific papers and book chapters, as well as an exam revision book in Plastic Surgery. Mr Jose’s practice encompasses all areas of hand surgery in adults. His main area of interest is soft tissue reconstruction including microsurgery. His work is undertaken at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, where he treats patients with upper limb and nerve injuries. He is a member of the British Society for Surgery of the Hand. His other interests include painting and writing. He was the runner up of the BMA News writing competition for doctors in 2012.