Nerve Transfer After Spinal Cord Injury- Multi-center

About this trial

This is a trial to test the effect of nerve transfer surgery on hand function and quality of life after spinal cord injury. This intervention constitutes surgical transfer of an intact nerve to a target nerve attached to a muscle that has significant weakness or paralysis. If included, the participant will undergo nerve transfer surgery and undergo hand therapy and occupational therapy 2 weeks after the surgery, for 1 hour, 1-2 times per week, for 48 months. Final testing will be performed after the therapy is completed including upper extremity and hand function assessments.