Journal Reviews

Exploration of more effective neurorrhaphy in facial nerve reconstruction

1 October 2016 | | Facial Plastic Surgery | End to side, Facial palsy, Nerve reconstruction, Rat, Side to side

This study was laboratory based and focused on different types of end-to-side neurorraphy, and their effects on treating partial facial paralysis. The ultimate aim of this study was to determine which end-to-side neurorraphy produced the greatest axonal growth across the...

A place for nerve transfers in your hand surgery service

1 December 2014 | | Hand and Wrist Surgery | Brachial plexus, Nerve injury, Nerve reconstruction, Nerve repair, Nerve transfer

The author summarises the application of nerve transfers in upper limb trauma. This is a review article and covers the principles of transfer; the indications, preoperative assessment and the whole patient journey, stressing the need for rehabilitation. The technical factors...