You are working with a spinal cord injury patient at the C6 level.Your patient has achieved some active wrist extension against gravity.You know the key principal of tenodesis.Knowing this you realize you should now have your patient extend the wrist and ______

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The key principle of tenodesis involves taking advantage of the natural biomechanics of the hand and wrist to enable a person with limited hand function to grasp objects. When a person with a spinal cord injury at the C6 level extends their wrist, their fingers will naturally flex due to the passive tension in the finger flexors. This allows for a form of grasp despite impaired hand muscle control.

You Are Working with a Spinal Cord Injury Patient at the C6