Media: microsurgery that rescues hands from quadriplegia
Various national media outlets echo the intervention of Dr Piñal to recover part of the functionality of the hands of a young quadriplegic.
Testimonial: «I had neither mobility nor strength in the hands, now I put my tube, I eat, I shower and dress on my own and I can drive»
David, a young Cantabrian, 37 years old, with quadriplegia – C5 level injuries in the spinal cord – after a hit in the head trying to dive into: «I had neither mobility nor strength in my hands; now, I put my tube, I eat, shower and dress on my own and I can drive» After […]
Paralysis and nerve injuries: Tendon transfer for recovery of mobility in both hands in a patient with quadriplegia
Nerve lesions in their most severe manifestations can lead to paralysis, such as quadriplegia at different levels. These and other situations with nervous affection are approached by Dr. Piñal with advanced microsurgery techniques. The Spanish surgeon and his team base their clinical perspective on the reassignment of muscle-tendon functions, which involve the development of procedures such […]