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Abstract Irreparable radial nerve injury results in loss of wrist extension, finger and thumb extension, and reduction in grip strength. Clinical decision-making regarding restoration of function depends on the cause, duration, and level of involvement. Tendon transfers historically have been the standard surgical treatment for loss of function associated with radial nerve injuries with early return to previous activity. Patients who are manual workers and need to return to their normal activities and late for presentation are more viable to tendon transfer. Patients who are young and go to clinic once symptoms appear are fit to nerve transfer surgery if time to return to previous activity is not important. A Randomized comparative study is recommended between the two different techniques on large scale to collect conclusive results about each surgery including advantages, disadvantages, and indication for surgeries. |