Contemporary Approaches to Peripheral Nerve Surgery.
Christopher DohertyErin BrownMichael BergerAlexander SealDavid TangRowan ChandlerSean BristolPublished in: Plastic surgery (Oakville, Ont.) (2022)
"State of the Art" Learning Objectives: This manuscript serves to provide the reader with a general overview of the contemporary approaches to peripheral nerve reconstruction as the field has undergone considerable advancement over the last 3 decades. The learning objectives are as follows: To provide the reader with a brief history of peripheral nerve surgery and some of the landmark developments that allow for current peripheral nerve care practices.To outline the considerations and management options for the care of patients with brachial plexopathy, spinal cord injury, and lower extremity peripheral nerve injury.Highlight contemporary surgical techniques to address terminal neuroma and phantom limb pain.Review progressive and future procedures in peripheral nerve care, such as supercharge end-to-side nerve transfers.Discuss rehabilitation techniques for peripheral nerve care.
Keyphrases
- peripheral nerve
- healthcare
- palliative care
- spinal cord injury
- pain management
- quality improvement
- minimally invasive
- coronary artery bypass
- neuropathic pain
- multiple sclerosis
- primary care
- affordable care act
- chronic pain
- spinal cord
- magnetic resonance imaging
- computed tomography
- atrial fibrillation
- percutaneous coronary intervention
- peripheral artery disease
- dual energy