Nervenrekonstruktion und Nervenersatzoperationen

Abstract

The surgical treatment of peripheral nerve injuries is still a challenging and highly demanding procedure. Past results have been improved upon by different advances in microsurgical techniques and algorithms. Nevertheless, results are not always satisfying, making secondary procedures necessary. Thus, these secondary procedures such as tendon transfers and arthrodesis of different joints must be taken into account during reconstructive planning. This review gives an overview of peripheral nerve reconstruction (nerve grafting, nerve repair) and the pertinent secondary procedures.

Sensoric Protection after Median Nerve Injury: Babysitter-Procedure Prevents Muscular Atrophy and Improves Neuronal Recovery

“…The reconstruction of peripheral nerves still remains a great challenge in the clinical practice. So far, although accompanied by a lot of disadvantages, the autologous nerve graft still represents the gold standard procedure [ 20 , 21 ]. Furthermore, a delayed reconstruction could be the cause of an irreversible atrophy of the target muscles due to degenerative processes [ 22 ].…”