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Treatment of Median Nerve Transection

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Median nerve injuries can lead to devastating consequences if not managed efficiently and effectively. Early diagnosis and treatment is of paramount importance. Primary repair of median nerve injury leads to best outcomes. Alternative treatments include autograft, allograft, and nerve conduits. In long-standing injuries, nerve transfers are viable options. This chapter will discuss the neuropathology of peripheral nerve injury, clinical examination, indications for surgery, surgical treatment options, rehabilitation, and outcomes after median nerve transection.

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    Julie Balch Samora

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    Ryosuke Kakinoki

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Samora, J.B., Blazar, P.E. (2017). Treatment of Median Nerve Transection. In: Duncan, S., Kakinoki, R. (eds) Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Related Median Neuropathies. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-57010-5_18

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