title: Recent developments in peripheral nerve surgery. Management of open traumatic peripheral nerve lesions.
abstract: The modern technique of operative repair of traumatic nerve interruption is discussed. The results of microsurgical repair have proved to be superior to those of conventional methods. Besides the anatomy and the operative technique, the indications and timing for surgical intervention are discussed. Reference to the literature and the authors' own experience show that delayed primary repair is the method of choice.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D008866:Microsurgery; D059348:Peripheral Nerve Injuries; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013997:Time Factors