Traumatic injuries of peripheral nerves: a review with emphasis on surgical indication
Open Access
- 1 October 2013
- journal article
- review article
- Published by FapUNIFESP (SciELO) in Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria
- Vol. 71 (10), 811-814
- https://doi.org/10.1590/0004-282x20130127
Abstract
Traumatic peripheral nerve injury is a dramatic condition present in many of the injuries to the upper and lower extremities. An understanding of its physiopathology and selection of a suitable time for surgery are necessary for proper treatment of this challenging disorder. This article reviews the physiopathology of traumatic peripheral nerve injury, considers the most used classification, and discusses the main aspects of surgical timing and treatment of such a condition.Keywords
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