Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3241848 | Injury | 2008 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
SummaryA neuroma-in-continuity is a neuroma that results from failure of the regenerating nerve growth cone to reach peripheral targets. It occurs within an intact nerve in response to internally damaged fascicles, resulting in a distal portion of the nerve that no longer functions properly. Management of neuromas-in-continuity is challenging. Chemical methods, and microsurgical techniques including fascicular ligation, and burying into muscle and bone have been reported to prevent neuroma-in-continuity formation. The purpose of this article is to present novel techniques for neuroma-in-continuity management, and to discuss the related literature.
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Authors
Andreas F. Mavrogenis, Kitty Pavlakis, Anna Stamatoukou, Panayiotis J. Papagelopoulos, Stamatios Theoharis, Aristidis B. Zoubos, Zijie Zhang, Panayotis N. Soucacos,