In 3 year child with polio paralysis, tendon transfer operation is done at: (A) 2 months after the disease, (B) 2 years after the disease, (C) 6-12 months after the disease, (D) After skeleton maturation
Answer is B. Ans is 'b' i.e. after 2 years Tendon transfers: are done to equalize an unbalanced paralysis or to use the motor power of working muscles for more useful functions. It is not done before 5 yrs of age as the child has to be manageable enough to be taught proper exercises.