title: Nerves are living structures whose injury requires urgent repair.
authors.forename: Simon P J
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Kay
authors.forename: Mikael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Wiberg
authors.forename: Daniel J A
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Thornton
mesh_terms: D001917:Brachial Plexus / Q000293:injuries; D006801:Humans; D009416:Nerve Regeneration / Q000502:physiology; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures; D059348:Peripheral Nerve Injuries; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000601:surgery*; D020127:Recovery of Function; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000601:surgery