Peripheral nerves convey signals between the spinal cord and the rest of the body. Peripheral nerve injury (PNI) is a challenging problem with a variety of aetiologies and symptoms. Injuries can be classified into three categories: neurapraxia, axonotmesis and neurotmesis. Axonotmesis and neurotmesi...

Management of the patient with a peripheral nerve injury should be based on a sound knowledge of the underlying anatomy, nerve injury classification, pathophysiology and medical management. This review of the literature addresses those topics with a depth and breadth appropriate for the physiotherap...

Traumatic peripheral nerve injuries are among most important cause of physical disability among young adults. Most partial injuries and some complete injuries recover without operative intervention, with early return of function appearing to be the most significant prognostic factor in these cases. ...

Clinicians caring for patients with brachial plexus and other nerve injuries must possess a clear understanding of the peripheral nervous system's response to trauma. In this article, the authors briefly review peripheral nerve injury (PNI) types, discuss the common injury classification schemes, an...

Peripheral nerve injuries have a large impact on the patient's life quality. Depending on the localization and severity of the injury, patients may experience from moderate pain to severe muscle atrophy, sensitivity problems and impairment. Various treatments are used for the management of periphera...