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All of the following are principles of tendon transfers except

A
There should be no contracture at the joint
B
The line of pull must be straight
C
One tendon must do one function only
D
A muscle power less than 3 can also be used
High-Yield Explanation
Answer- B. The line of pull must be straightAdequate strengthThe tendon chosen as a donor for transfer must be strong enough to perform its new function in its altered position.Selecting an appropriate motor is impoant because a muscle will lose one grade of strength following transfer. Do not transfer muscle that has been reinnervated or muscle that was paralyzed and has returned to function.

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