Electromyographic biofeedback training in a cerebral palsy patient undergoing pronator teres rerouting and brachioradialis to extensor carpi radialis brevis tendon transfer surgery: A case report
Hande Usta Ozdemir1
, Ali Kitis1, Ahmet Fahir Demirkan2
1Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Pamukkale University, Faculty of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Denizli, Türkiye
2Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine, Denizli, Türkiye
Keywords: Biofeedback, cerebral palsy, electromyographic, pronator rerouting, rehabilitation, tendon transfer.
Abstract
Several surgical procedures are used to treat dynamic pronation position of the forearm and flexion deformity of the wrist in cerebral palsy. Postoperative results of pronator teres rerouting were explored, while specially designed postoperative physiotherapy and its outcomes were limited. Herein, we present a case in whom the outcomes of electromyographic biofeedback (EMG-BF) training were assessed after pronator teres rerouting and brachioradialis tendon to extensor carpi radialis brevis tendon transfer combined with derotation osteotomy. The peak value increased, while the resting value decreased for the muscles after the intervention. Range of motion, hand function, manual ability, functional independence, and quality of life levels were improved. In conclusion, EMG biofeedback training may have a positive effect on neuromuscular control of pronator teres and brachioradialis. Free use of the upper extremity and improved manual ability positively affect the activity and quality of life of the patients.
Citation: Usta Ozdemir H, Kitis A, Demirkan AF. Electromyographic biofeedback training in a cerebral palsy patient undergoing pronator teres rerouting and brachioradialis to extensor carpi radialis brevis tendon transfer surgery: A case report. Jt Dis Relat Surg 2024;35(2):i-vii. doi: 10.52312/jdrs.2024.962.