Peripheral nerves connect the brain and spinal cord to other parts of the body. They help do things like feel when our feet are cold or move the muscles of our body to walk. Peripheral nerves are made of fibers called axons, which are insulated by the surrounding tissues. They are fragile and can be easily damaged.
Peripheral nerve disorders, which can affect one or more nerves, can disrupt messages sent from the brain to the rest of the body. Damage to the peripheral nerves is called peripheral neuropathy.
In peripheral nerve injuries, the symptoms depend on which nerve fibers from the motor, sensory and autonomic nerves are damaged:
Peripheral nerve surgery is used to improve function and minimize pain and disability in people with peripheral nerve disorders, such as acute nerve injuries, entrapment neuropathies, and nerve sheath tumors.
Peripheral nerve surgery can be used to treat more than 100 different injuries, diseases, or conditions. Some of them are:
Traumatic nerve injury
Spinal accessory nerve damage
Brachial plexus injury
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Tarsal tunnel syndrome
Thoracic outlet syndrome
Ulnar nerve entrapment neuropathy
Bernhardt-Roth syndrome
Guillain-Barre syndrome
Ayak düşmesi Foot drop
Schwannoma
Neurofibroma
Physical therapy and rehabilitation support may be required to ensure optimal recovery after peripheral nerve surgeries.
