Nerve Repair and Grafting (Part 2)

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Surgery 101
Nerve Repair and Grafting (Part 2)

After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:

  • Differentiate the timing of repair for nerve injuries taking into account the acuity and mechanism of injury.
  • Describe the investigations available to help diagnose a nerve injury.
  • List the potential management options for a neuroma.
  • Describe the basic principles of nerve grafting and reconstruction.
  • Outline the recovery and expected outcomes of someone who has undergone a nerve repair.