Direct muscular neurotization as a method of treatment of irreparable nerve injuries.
Authors have presented of 12 patients with irreparable nerve injuries treated by direct motor nerve implantation into muscle belly (direct muscular neurotization). Results were evaluated in Sunderland scale. Motor function of the neurotized muscles following 12 months from operation was in range of between M3 and M4.
Monach
J
J
Department Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical University of Bialystok.
Skowroński
J
J
D001132:Arm / Q000294:innervation*; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000294:innervation*; D008475:Median Nerve / Q000293:injuries* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D009068:Movement / Q000502:physiology; D009132:Muscles / Q000294:innervation* / Q000503:physiopathology; D009416:Nerve Regeneration / Q000502:physiology; D016067:Nerve Transfer / Q000379:methods* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D010543:Peroneal Nerve / Q000293:injuries* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D011826:Radial Nerve / Q000293:injuries* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013979:Tibial Nerve / Q000293:injuries* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery