A Survey of the Prevalence and Practice Patterns of Human Acellular Nerve Allograft Use.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There have been many technical and scientific advances over the last decade in peripheral nerve surgery. Human acellular nerve graft (HANA) has become increasingly popular but current practice patterns among hand surgeons have yet to be defined. Coding practices may not have kept up with this innovation. A 26 question survey of hand surgeons was performed to evaluate the adoption of HANA, and current coding and billing practices. The survey was sent to hand surgeons trained in orthopedic, plastic, general, and neuro surgery. The survey was designed and implemented by the Mayo Clinic Survey Center.

Results

Four hundred sixty-one responses to the survey were received. Most respondents currently use HANA (70%). Of those surgeons who do use HANA, nearly all use it les

SUBMITTER: Azouz SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6143321 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature