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Nerve transfer and tendon transfer surgery can provide improved upper limb function. This study assessed the utilization of nerve and tendon transfer surgery for individuals with tetraplegia in Canada.\n                    <jats:bold>Methods:<\/jats:bold>\n                    Data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information's Discharge Abstracts Database and the National Ambulatory Care Reporting System were used to identify the nerve and tendon transfer procedures performed in individuals with tetraplegia (2004-2020). Cases were identified using cervical SCI ICD-10-CA codes and Canadian Classification of Intervention codes for upper extremity nerve and tendon transfers. Data on sex, age at time of procedure, province, and hospital stay duration were recorded.\n                    <jats:bold>Results:<\/jats:bold>\n                    From 2004 to 2020, there were \u226480 nerve transfer procedures (81% male, mean age 38.3 years) and 61 tendon transfer procedures (78% male, mean age 45.0 years) performed (highest in Ontario and British Columbia). Using an estimate of 50% eligibility, an average of 1.3% of individuals underwent nerve transfer and 1.0% underwent tendon transfer. Nerve transfers increased over time (2004-2009, n\u2009=\u2009&lt;5; 2010-2015, n\u2009=\u200927; 2016-2019, n\u2009=\u200949) and tendon transfers remained relatively constant. Both transfer types were performed as day-surgery or single night stay.\n                    <jats:bold>Conclusions:<\/jats:bold>\n                    Nerve and tendon transfer surgery to improve upper limb function in Canadians with tetraplegia remains low. This study highlights a substantial gap in care for this vulnerable population. 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