16. Clinical applications
• Intact nerve to
musculocutaneous
• Ulnar to median at the
wrist
• Digital nerves
• Painfull neuromas
Sensory
recovery more
predictable
than motor
19. Bioabsorbable Conduits
• Semipermeable
• Prevent collapse
• Bioabsorbable
– Neurotube hydrolized by 6 mo
– Neurolac by 12 mo
• Claim to have minimal
inflammatory response
Courtesy, John Taras, MD
Courtesy, Dean Sotereanos, MD