Management principles to treat nerve loss after violent trauma to the upper extremity.
This article discusses nerve loss treatment options. The role of cable graft versus early tendon transfers are delineated. Vascularized grafts and the timing of nerve grafting also are discussed.
Thoder
J J
JJ
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Kozin
S H
SH
D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy*; D003646:Debridement; D004568:Electrodiagnosis; D006801:Humans; D059348:Peripheral Nerve Injuries; D013709:Tendon Transfer; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy*