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In 3 year child with polio paralysis, the 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
High-Yield Explanation
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. As the child is 3 years old, tendon transfer should be done after 2 years (at 5 years of age).

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