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...

The median nerve, also called the 'eye of the hand,' is a mixed nerve with a role of primary importance in the functionality of the hand. It innervates the group of flexor-pronator muscles in the forearm and most of the musculature present in the radial portion of the hand, controlling abduction of ...

Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is an autoimmune disorder that in most patients requires permanent or repetitive immunomodulatory treatment.1, 2, 3 Current clinical, serological, and electrophysiological features of CIDP lack sensitivity to provide reliable information for d...

The common peroneal nerve often referred to as the common fibular nerve, is a major nerve that innervates the lower extremity. It is one of the two major branches off the sciatic nerve and receives fibers from the posterior divisions of L4 through S2 nerve roots.[1] The common peroneal nerve separat...

Selander emphatically said, “Handle these nerves with care,” and those words still echo, conveying a loud and clear message that, however rare, peripheral nerve injury (PNI) remains a perturbing possibility that cannot be ignored. The unprecedented nerve injuries associated with peripheral nerve blo...