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Traumatic Peripheral Nerve Injury in Mice
Published on: March 25, 2022
Traumatic injuries of peripheral nerves: a review with emphasis on surgical indication
Roberto Sergio Martins1, Dhiego Bastos, Mario Gilberto Siqueira
1Peripheral Nerve Surgery Unit, Department of Neurosurgery, University of São Paulo School of Medicine, São PauloSP, Brazil.
Abstract:
Traumatic peripheral nerve injury is a dramatic condition present in many of the injuries to the upper and lower extremities. An understanding of its physiopathology and selection of a suitable time for surgery are necessary for proper treatment of this challenging disorder. This article reviews the physiopathology of traumatic peripheral nerve injury, considers the most used classification, and discusses the main aspects of surgical timing and treatment of such a condition.

