Long-term results of transplantations to repair median, ulnar, and radial nerve lesions by a microsurgical interfascicular autogenous cable graft technique.

Abstract

A comprehensive analysis of 187 patients (78 median, 86 ulnar, and 23 radial nerve lesions) treated by an interfascicular autogenous nerve grafting technique is presented. After a follow-up of at least 18 months good motor recovery was achieved in 72% of median nerve lesions, 77% of ulnar nerve lesions, and 57% of radial nerve lesions. Good functional sensory recovery was found in 36% of median, 45% of ulnar, and 48% of radial nerve lesions. It appears by multivariate analysis that the results obtained generally were better in younger patients, in patients with a shorter preoperative delay, and in cases with a shorter transplant.

• Authors: R Singh, K Mechelse, W C Hop, R Braakman
• Journal: Surgical neurology (Surg Neurol) Vol. 37 Issue 6 Pg. 425-31 (Jun 1992) ISSN: 0090-3019 [Print] United States
• PMID: 1595047 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Aged
• Analysis of Variance
• Child
• Child, Preschool
• Electromyography
• Female
• Humans
• Male
• Microsurgery (methods)
• Middle Aged
• Peripheral Nerve Injuries
• Peripheral Nerves (physiopathology, transplantation)
• Sensation (physiology)
• Suture Techniques
• Time Factors
• Transplantation, Autologous