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- Sara Yegiyants, Deniz Dayicioglu, George Kardashian, and Zubin Jal Panthaki.
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Jackson Health System, University of Miami, Miami, Florida.
- J Craniofac Surg. 2010 Jul 1;21(4):998-1001.
AbstractIncidence of peripheral nerve injury in extremity trauma is low, with reported rates of 1.5 to 2.8%; however there is significant associated morbidity and outcomes of peripheral nerve repair are poor, especially when delayed. In this article, we provide a brief review of pathophysiology, classification, and surgery of peripheral nerve injuries, with special emphasis on wartime injuries.
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