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Chapter-109 Peripheral Nerve Injuries

BOOK TITLE: Textbook of Contemporary Neurosurgery (2 Volumes)

Author
1. Krishnamurthy Sridhar
ISBN
9789350252390
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11681_109
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2012
Pages
16
Author Affiliations
1. Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Abstract

Peripheral nerve injuries (PNI) are a complex heterogeneous group of disorders and require a thorough understanding of management strategies to help optimize recovery. The basic prerequisite is to be able to create optimal conditions for axonal regrowth. A multidisciplinary involvement, including neurosurgeons, plastic surgeons, hand surgeons, orthopedicians and, more importantly, physiotherapists is mandatory. This chapter addresses the anatomy of a peripheral nerve, the classification of nerve injuries and the acute management in general. Individual nerve injuries are not discussed.

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