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In 3-year-child with polio paralysis, tendon transfer operation is done at:
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The correct answer is  Tendon transfers: Done to equalise an unbalanced paralysis or to use the motor power of working muscles for more useful functions. Not done before 5 years of age as the child has to be manageable enough to be taught proper exercises. As the child is 3 years old, tendon transfer should be done after 2 years (at 5 years of age).