Techniques of peripheral nerve repair
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Techniques of peripheral nerve repair
Abstract
At present, the principles of microsurgical reconstruction of the peripheral nerve incorporate a clear understanding of the pathophysiology of the peripheral nerve, accurate preoperative assessment of the lesion, aggressive early treatment to avoid irreversible atrophy of the end organ, use of nontraumatic microtechniques for optimal alignment of individual fascicular bundles, introduction of a minimum amount of foreign material at the suture line, resection of the scar-producing epineurium, total avoidance of tension at the suture line, and placement of the nerve repair in a well-vascularized soft tissue bed. If tension is eliminated, a minimal amount of suture material is required to repair the nerve ends, because the bundles are maintained in anatomical alignment by a fibrin clot. We have reviewed the various nerve repair methods, stressing that with strict attention to microsurgical technique, the surgeon can hope to maximize reinnervation. Although the importance of all aspects of careful surgical technique cannot be overemphasized, we believe that it is unlikely that improved clinical results will come from further refinements in microsurgical techniques. We are not limited by a working knowledge and understanding of the details of the neurobiology and the neurochemistry of nerve regeneration.
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