Defects of the sciatic nerve and its divisions treated by direct suturing in 90 degrees knee flexion: report on the first clinical series.
Laurent MathieuYannick CloquellJames Charles MurisonGeorges PfisterChristophe GaillardChristophe OberlinZoubir BelkheyarPublished in: European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society (2022)
Temporary knee flexion at 90° allows for direct coaptation of sciatic nerve defects up to 8 cm, with promising results no matter the level or mechanism of injury.