Article

Upper limb reconstructive surgical procedures for individuals with tetraplegia
are performed in many centers internationally. Most recipients of surgery return
to local communities and nonsurgical centers for postoperative rehabilitation and
long-term follow-up. This supplement focuses on the clinical significance of
upper extremity reconstruction, addressing issues related to the availability and
choice for surgery, preoperative assessments, postoperative training paradigms,
and appropriate outcome measures. Comprehensive intervention protocols are
described in terms of dose, timing, specific activities, modalities, and related
outcomes. Shared knowledge of current rehabilitation practice, as it relates to
reconstructive surgery, can expand treatment options communicated to patients,
increase the availability of postoperative muscle reeducation programs, and
motivate long-term follow-up assessments.
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