title: Microsurgical repair of peripheral nerve injuries in the upper extremity.
abstract: Microsurgical techniques have been used for peripheral nerve repair at the University of Colorado since 1975. The authors prefer a modified fascicular repair. The rationale is discussed, surgical technique described, and a preliminary review of functional results presented.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009416:Nerve Regeneration; D059348:Peripheral Nerve Injuries; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery*