Types of Peripheral Nerve Damage That May Need Surgery
Whether addressing a compression, traumatic injury or nerve tumor, peripheral nerve surgery demands high skill and expertise — along with finely-tuned cooperation with other specialists.
Peripheral Nerve Surgery - Barrow Neurological Institute
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 …
Peripheral nerve injuries - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Mar 30, 2024 · To repair a damaged nerve, a surgeon removes a small part of the sural nerve in the leg and implants this nerve at the site of the repair. Sometimes the surgeon can use …
Get Peripheral Nerve Neurosurgery | Cleveland Clinic
If peripheral nerve damage has made it hard to smile, pick up your child or even walk across the room, life can seem pretty challenging. Our skilled, compassionate providers are here to help …
Peripheral Nerve Surgery | Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine peripheral nerve surgery treats patients with a variety of peripheral nerve problems caused by diseases and trauma.
Peripheral Nerve Surgery - Massachusetts General Hospital
Our team will discuss your treatment options, including both surgical and non-surgical treatments. If surgery is indicated, it is commonly performed on an outpatient basis. Complex cases …
Peripheral Nerve Surgery | Neurology - UC Davis Health
Jul 10, 2025 · Our experts use the most advanced surgical techniques to treat all types of conditions affecting the peripheral nerves. Find out how we can help you.
Peripheral Nerve Surgery - Department of Neurosurgery
Dr. Mark Attiah is the Director of Peripheral Nerve Surgery for the Department of Neurosurgery at UNC Health. He is one of only a few neurosurgeons in the country who specializes in the …
Peripheral Nerve Surgery | Columbia Neurosurgery in New York …
Dec 2, 2025 · How the Procedure Works to Heal the Nerves. During surgery, the nerve is exposed, and the constriction is identified under the operating microscope. At that point, 2-3 …
What Is Peripheral Nerve Surgery and How Does It Work?
Explore peripheral nerve surgery: what it is, why it’s needed, and the specialized methods surgeons use to restore critical motor and sensory function.
Peripheral Nerve Surgery | Patient Care - Weill Cornell Medicine
Our team of plastic surgeons specializes in the research, diagnosis, and treatment of a variety of peripheral nerve problems. We provide cutting-edge surgical treatment for pain caused by …
Neurosurgical Peripheral Nerve Service - Brigham and Women's Hospital
The Department of Neurosurgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital offers a full range of services to evaluate, diagnose and treat a variety of peripheral nerve problems, including injuries (such …
Peripheral Nerve Surgery | UVA Health
Peripheral nerve surgery repairs your peripheral nerves. Peripheral nerves branch out from your brain and spinal cord and run throughout your body. These nerves allow you to feel, see, hear …
Peripheral Nerve Surgery - University Hospitals
Our team specializes in the surgical management of a broad range of peripheral neuropathies and nerve injuries. These include entrapment neuropathies, traumatic nerve injuries and nerve …
PERIPHERAL NERVE SURGERY: A LESSER-KNOWN OPTION FOR …
Sep 28, 2022 · Robert Hagan, MD, is a peripheral nerve surgery specialist in Saint Louis, Missouri, practicing at Neuropax Clinic (neuropaxclinic.com). He was also trained as a plastic …
Restoring sensation and function with peripheral nerve surgery
Mar 2, 2023 · Peripheral nerve surgery for loss of movement usually must occur within 9-12 months for the best chance at successful outcomes. Beyond that timeframe, the damage can …
Surgical Repair of a Nerve - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Our experts at the Johns Hopkins Peripheral Nerve Surgery Center are well-versed in all types of nerve repair, including nerve transfers and nerve grafts. We use a holistic approach, creating …
Peripheral Nerve Neurosurgery Program - Cleveland Clinic
Our peripheral nerve neurosurgeons diagnose and treat many different nerve disorders — and are finding new and innovative ways to treat them every day. Damaged nerves take a long time to …
Peripheral Neuropathy: Types, Symptoms, and Treatments
Oct 9, 2025 · Peripheral neuropathy affects the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord and can cause pain, numbness, or weakness. Types of peripheral neuropathy include mononeuropathy …
Peripheral Nerve Surgery Center - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Peripheral Nerve Surgery Center at Johns Hopkins treats patients affected by brachial plexus injury, carpal tunnel syndrome, nerve tumors and injuries, and more.
Peripheral neuropathy - Wikipedia
Peripheral neuropathy, often shortened to neuropathy, refers to damage or disease affecting the nerves. [1] Damage to nerves may impair sensation, movement, gland function, and/or organ …
Pinched nerve - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Dec 21, 2023 · A pinched nerve in the wrist can lead to pain and numbness in the hand and fingers, known as carpal tunnel syndrome. With rest and other conservative treatments, most …
Peripheral Neuropathy: What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment
Oct 14, 2022 · What is peripheral neuropathy? Peripheral neuropathy is an umbrella term for nerve diseases that affect a specific subdivision of your nervous system. Many different …
Peripheral Nerve Surgery Center - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Our team at the Peripheral Nerve Surgery Center is skilled in treating even the most complex peripheral nerve injuries. We offer expert diagnosis, personalized treatment plans and …
FDA Approves Novel Non-Opioid Treatment for Moderate to …
Jan 30, 2025 · The FDA approved Journavx (suzetrigine) 50 mg oral tablets, a first-in-class non-opioid analgesic to treat moderate to severe acute pain in adults.