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. ...

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...