Bridging larger gaps in peripheral nerves using neural prosthetics and physical therapeutic agents.

ABSTRACT: Peripheral nerve injuries are relatively common and can be caused by a variety of traumatic events such as motor vehicle accidents. They can lead to long-term disability, pain, and financial burden, and contribute to poor quality of life. In this review, we systematically analyze the contemporary literature on peripheral nerve gap management using nerve prostheses in conjunction with physical therapeutic agents. The use of nerve prostheses to assist nerve regeneration across large gaps (> 30 mm) has revolutionized neural surgery. The materials used for nerve prostheses have been greatly refined, making them suitable for repairing large nerve gaps. However, research on peripheral nerve gap management using nerve prostheses reports inconsistent functional outcomes, especially when prostheses

SUBMITTER: Sahar MSU 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6425823 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature