Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Microsurgical techniques to reconstruct irreparable nerve loss.

E J Hall, H J Buncke

    The Orthopedic Clinics of North America
    |April 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary

    Microsurgery advances enable sophisticated nerve repair and grafting, restoring sensory and motor function. New techniques offer improved sensation, structure, and function, with further innovations anticipated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Pharmacokinetics of GS-441524 following intravenous remdesivir in six cats and results of therapeutic drug monitoring during treatment of feline infectious peritonitis: 22 cases (2021-2024).

    The Journal of small animal practice·2025
    Same author

    Whole-Blood Taurine Concentrations in Cats With Intestinal Disease.

    Journal of veterinary internal medicine·2017
    Same author

    Comparison of 3 Handling Techniques for Endoscopically Obtained Gastric and Duodenal Biopsy Specimens: A Prospective Study in Dogs and Cats.

    Journal of veterinary internal medicine·2016
    Same author

    Campylobacter Species and Neutrophilic Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Cats.

    Journal of veterinary internal medicine·2016
    Same author

    Bacterial Cholangitis, Cholecystitis, or both in Dogs.

    Journal of veterinary internal medicine·2016
    Same author

    Does the Murphy's eye perform its role?

    Anaesthesia·2015

    Area of Science:

    • Neurosurgery
    • Reconstructive Surgery
    • Microsurgery

    Background:

    • Recent advancements in microsurgical techniques have significantly improved the potential for restoring sensory and motor function.
    • There is a resurgence of interest in nerve repair and nerve grafting procedures due to enhanced outcomes.

    Observation:

    • Microsurgery has led to improved results in nerve repair and grafting.
    • Standard neurovascular island flaps are being replaced by neurovascular free flaps, offering better sensation and cortical representation.
    • Free tissue transfers now provide not only coverage and sensation but also structure, function, and innervated muscle.

    Findings:

    • Microsurgical techniques facilitate sophisticated procedures for sensory and motor loss replacement.
    • Neurovascular free flaps demonstrate superior outcomes compared to traditional island flaps.
    • Advanced free tissue transfers offer comprehensive restoration including sensation, structure, function, and muscle innervation.

    Implications:

    • Microsurgical nerve grafting and transplantation are emerging fields with vast potential.
    • Continued innovation in microsurgical flaps and techniques is expected to further enhance reconstructive surgery outcomes.
    • These advancements promise more comprehensive functional and sensory restoration for patients with nerve damage.

    Related Experiment Videos