Opponensplasty

Translation of "opponensplasty" into Russian

Noun

opponensplasty

opponensplasties pl

оппоненспластика

The patient underwent opponensplasty to restore thumb function.

Пациенту была проведена оппоненспластика для восстановления функции большого пальца.

Noun

A surgical procedure to restore the function of the thumb by reconstructing or replacing the opponens muscle, which allows for thumb opposition.

After the accident, the patient underwent an opponensplasty to regain the ability to grasp objects with his thumb.

Any of several surgical techniques that restore thumb opposition, usually through tendon transfer or muscle reconstruction.

Tendon transfer opponensplasty is one of the most common methods used after median-nerve injury.

Adjective

Relating to or involving an opponensplasty.

The patient entered an intensive opponensplasty therapy program two weeks after surgery.