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Insufficient sural nerve grafts pose a challenge in peripheral nerve repair. Anatomical analysis reveals variability in sural nerve diameter, impacting sciatic nerve reconstruction success.

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AGC = axon guidance channelCSA = cross-sectional areaEHL = extensor hallucis longusanatomyinjurynerveperipheral nerverepairsciaticsural

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  • Neurosurgery
  • Anatomy

Background:

  • Peripheral nerve injuries, particularly sciatic nerve transection, often necessitate autologous nerve grafting.
  • The sural nerve is a primary donor graft source for repairing significant nerve defects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the anatomical characteristics of the sural nerve as a graft source for peripheral nerve surgery.
  • To highlight the challenges posed by insufficient graft material in sciatic nerve reconstruction.

Main Methods:

  • Anatomical analysis of 8 cadaveric sural nerves and 1 sciatic nerve.
  • Measurement of sural nerve cross-sectional area (CSA), circumference, diameter, fat content, and fascicle number.
  • Calculation of the percentage of neural tissue within the sural nerve.

Main Results:

  • Mean sural nerve CSA was 2.84 mm², with neural tissue comprising 33.17% of the CSA.
  • Significant variability was observed in sural nerve diameter (2.36 mm ± 0.43 mm).
  • Bilateral sural nerve harvest (85 cm) could potentially repair sciatic nerve defects ranging from 2.5 cm to 8 cm.

Conclusions:

  • Sural nerve grafts exhibit considerable variability in diameter, which is a critical factor in successful sciatic nerve repair.
  • The percentage of neural tissue in sural nerves is relatively consistent.
  • Surgeons must consider these anatomical variations to avoid insufficient graft material and optimize patient recovery.