Two-Stage Nerve Graft Using a Silicone Tube

[摘要] Peripheral nerve injury (PNI) is a life altering situation with significant morbidity (1). Majority of PNI cases occur in the upper limb (2, 3), where the sensory/motor dysfunction and pain, leads to psychological distress and substantial disability in daily socio-economic activities (1, 4–6).

[学科分类] 外科医学

[关键词] peripheral nerve injuries;tendon injuries;autografts;fibrosis;nerve regeneration