Secondary nerve reconstruction.
Presented is a review of nerve grafting, including the indications, technique, and results. Alternative techniques, including vascularized nerve grafts, tubulization, nerve elongation, and direct muscle neurotization are also discussed.
Wyrick
J D
JD
Cincinnati Hand Surgery Consultants, Ohio.
Stern
P J
PJ
D006801:Humans; D016067:Nerve Transfer / Q000379:methods; D059348:Peripheral Nerve Injuries; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000601:surgery*; D015625:Tissue Expansion Devices