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Dr. Nichole Marie Shaw, MD, MPH is an orthopedist in NAPERVILLE, IL specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. She graduated from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine in 2018 and has 7 years of experience. Dr. Nichole Marie Shaw, MD, MPH is affiliated with AdventHealth, Duly Health and Care and DUPAGE MEDICAL GROUP LTD.
Tendon Transfer
Tendons are rope-like fibers that connect muscles to bone. Tendon transfer surgery is a procedure that can be used to restore function to a muscle or tendon that no longer works due to injury or nerve damage. During the procedure, a neighboring tendon is 'borrowed' from an area where it is not necessary and repositioned to function in place of the damaged muscle or tendon.
Tendon transfer surgery can be performed on the arms, hands, feet, or other areas of the body where a muscle becomes unable to pull on its tendon. A nearby tendon is detached from its bone, but kept connected to its muscle, nerves, and blood supply. The loose end is connected to the bone that the patient could not move. After the attachment heals, the patient will be able to move that part of the body by flexing the newly connected muscle.
One of the benefits to tendon transfer surgery is that it does not have to be performed right away after an injury. It can be successful even if the affected area has been paralyzed for years. It does take time to retrain the brain to use a different muscle for movement, but the surgery is a powerful option to restore needed motion.
Dr. Nichole Marie Shaw, MD, MPH graduated from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine in 2018. She completed residency at University of Maryland Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (2018)
Residency: University of Maryland Affiliated Hospitals (2023)
Licensed In: Illinois
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Dr. Nichole Marie Shaw, MD, MPH has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.87 out of 5 stars based on 229 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nichole Marie Shaw, MD, MPH from all over the web to help you find the right in NAPERVILLE, IL.
Dr. Nichole Shaw sees patients in Naperville, IL, Schaumburg, IL, and Glen Ellyn, IL. Her medical specialties are hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Shaw's average patient rating is 4.5 stars (out of 5). Her areas of expertise include the following: tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis), osteochondral (OCD) lesion, and tumor. Her professional affiliations include AdventHealth and Duly Health and Care. Her practice in Naperville, IL is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com. Dr. Shaw attended medical school at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine. She completed her residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Maryland. She has received the distinction of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship Research Award.
