title: The role of surgical decompression for diabetic neuropathy.
abstract: Surgical decompression of peripheral nerves for the treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy has been studied and previously reported. These studies reported decreased pain and some studies showed improved sensory function. The role that this surgery can play remains controversial.
authors.affiliation: The Orthopedic Center, 420 West Wackerly Street, Midland, MI 48640, USA. krbmd@tm.net
authors.forename: Kent R
authors.initials: KR
authors.lastname: Biddinger
authors.forename: Kari J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Amend
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D019299:Decompression, Surgical; D003929:Diabetic Neuropathies / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D004195:Disease Models, Animal; D006801:Humans; D010543:Peroneal Nerve / Q000601:surgery; D011182:Postoperative Care; D051381:Rats; D017207:Rats, Sprague-Dawley