Management of “Long” Nerve Gaps

Abstract

Long-gap nerve injuries offer unique physiological and logistical treatment challenges to the reconstructive surgeon. Options include nerve autograft, processed nerve allograft, nerve transfers, and tendon transfers. This review provides an evidence-framed discussion regarding the pros and cons of these diverse approaches.

Keywords

• Autograft nerve
• Nerve gap
• Nerve transfers
• Peripheral nerve repair
• Processed nerve allograft