Rehabilitation Following Nerve Transfer Surgery

Area of Science:

• Orthopedics
• Neurosurgery
• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Background:

• Nerve transfer surgery is a crucial advancement for treating nerve trauma.
• The Roth|McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre has extensive experience, evaluating over 400 complex nerve injury patients annually since 2005.
• A multidisciplinary approach involving patients, therapists, physiatrists, and surgeons has guided program development.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a comprehensive, phased rehabilitation plan for nerve transfer surgery.
• To establish a reproducible framework for other peripheral nerve programs.
• To enhance patient outcomes following nerve trauma treatment.

Main Methods:

• Development of a phased rehabilitation program over 15 years.
• Incorporation of interdisciplinary team and patient input.
• Iterative refinement based on clinical experience and scientific evidence.

Main Results:

• A practical and reproducible rehabilitation framework has been established.
• The program has evolved through continuous clinical experience and scientific updates.
• The plan is designed for adaptation by other specialized centers.

Conclusions:

• The presented rehabilitation plan provides a valuable framework for nerve transfer surgery.
• Adaptation of this paradigm can improve patient outcomes in peripheral nerve care.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based evolution are key to successful rehabilitation.