Nerve reconstruction by means of tubulization

Abstract

Injuries of peripheral nerves are regularly seen in trauma and hand surgery. The impact of the loss of motion and sensitivity often puts the treatment of nerve injury at the center of interest. Incomplete nerve regeneration could lead to permanent severe impairment of hand function. This and the microsurgical techniques needed for reconstruction place high demands on the attending surgeon. © 2008 Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.