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Nerve transfers to restore femoral nerve function following oncologic nerve resection.

Andrew L O'BrienJulie M WestAbbie ZewduValerie P GrignolThomas J ScharschmidtAmy M Moore
Published in: Journal of surgical oncology (2021)
Nerve transfers can restore function and provide pain control benefits and ideally are performed at the time of tumor extirpation. This collaboration between oncologic and nerve surgeons will ultimately result in improved functional recovery and patient outcomes.
Keyphrases
  • peripheral nerve
  • chronic pain
  • rectal cancer
  • spinal cord