Peripheral nerve grafting
Peripheral nerves are vital for transmitting nerve signals throughout the body, and any damage to them can significantly affect body functions. In some cases, a peripheral nerve graft may be the best solution to restore the function of a severed nerve.
What is a peripheral nerve graft?
It is a surgical procedure in which a nerve patch is used to bridge the gap between the ends of a severed nerve.
A graft (from the patient's body) or a graft from a donor is used.
A nerve graft helps support the growth of the severed nerve again.
Reasons for resorting to peripheral nerve grafting:
Head injuries and accidents that lead to nerve severance.
Nerve tumors and cancer.
Facial paralysis.
Candidates for peripheral nerve grafting:
The nerve must not have been severed for a long time.
There is a large gap between the ends of the severed nerve.
The length of the gap between the ends of the severed nerve.
How to perform a peripheral nerve grafting:
Autologous nerve grafting:
The patient is anesthetized.
The appropriate nerve to take the graft is identified.
Small incisions are made to retract the nerve.
The appropriate length of the nerve is removed.
The remaining nerve end is connected to nearby muscles.
Peripheral nerve grafting:
An incision is made near the severed nerve.
Scar tissue is removed from the nerve ends.
The gap between the nerve ends is measured.
The appropriate length of the graft is cut.
The graft is connected to the severed nerve ends.
The importance of choosing a specialist doctor:
Peripheral nerve grafting requires high experience and skill.
A specialized neurosurgeon must be chosen to ensure the best results.
Additional information:
The success of the operation depends on several factors, such as the type of injury and the time of surgery.
The patient may need rehabilitation therapy after surgery to improve nerve function.
Peripheral follow-up is necessary to monitor nerve recovery.
Ultimately, grafting severed peripheral nerves is important to maintain the function of the severed nerve
