16. Clinical applications
⢠Intact nerve to
musculocutaneous
⢠Ulnar to median at the
wrist
⢠Digital nerves
⢠Painfull neuromas
Sensory
recovery more
predictable
than motor
19. Bioabsorbable Conduits
⢠Semipermeable
⢠Prevent collapse
⢠Bioabsorbable
â Neurotube hydrolized by 6 mo
â Neurolac by 12 mo
⢠Claim to have minimal
inflammatory response
Courtesy, John Taras, MD
Courtesy, Dean Sotereanos, MD