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History of peripheral nerve injuries.
- Source :
- Journal of Hand Surgery (17531934); Jun2024, Vol. 49 Issue 6, p812-823, 12p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- This article reviews the history of peripheral nerve (PN) injuries and successive advances in their management by notable pioneers, an interesting topic that I chose for my Doctoral Thesis in 1990 in Madrid. Mentioning all their names and contributions is an obligatory tribute, and I offer my sincere apologies for inevitably leaving a few out. For half a century I have witnessed microsurgery advances, and also experienced frequent failures in my practice with the use of new techniques; a testimony that we are very far from achieving the 'Holy Grail' of complete PN recovery for these injuries. Our experience is often like a pendulum, from nihilism to optimism and vice versa. Many factors influence the results of PN repair. Fortunately, microsurgery has been a breakthrough but, too often, emergency surgery is carried out by surgeons without enough tools and experience, both very important factors in this field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17531934
- Volume :
- 49
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Hand Surgery (17531934)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 177595091
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/17531934231198455