title: [Results following primary nerve sutures].
abstract: 143 primary nerve sutures in the upper extremity were examined for sensory and motor recovery according to the scheme of Highet (1954). The majority of the patients had digital nerve lesions (72.3%). Different factors were evaluated for their influence on nerve regeneration. Using a standard operative technique static two-point discrimination returns in two thirds of the cases.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Plastische, Hand-und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Medizinischen Hochschule Hannover im Krankenhaus Oststadt.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Mailänder
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Berger
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ruhe
mesh_terms: D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D009416:Nerve Regeneration; D059348:Peripheral Nerve Injuries; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014945:Wound Healing
vernacular_title: Ergebnisse nach primären Nervennähten.