Peripheral Nerve Surgeries

What is Peripheral nerve surgeries?

Peripheral nerve surgeries involve procedures aimed at treating damage or dysfunction of the peripheral nerves, which are the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. These nerves control sensation and movement in the limbs, face, and other parts of the body. When these nerves are injured, they can cause pain, weakness, numbness, or paralysis. Peripheral nerve surgery is performed to repair or reconstruct damaged nerves, release nerve compressions, or restore function to areas affected by nerve damage.

Causes Leading to Peripheral Nerve Surgery:

Peripheral nerve surgery may be necessary for various conditions that affect the nerves, including:

• Nerve Injuries: Trauma or accidents, such as cuts, crush injuries, or fractures, that damage the peripheral nerves.
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Compression of the median nerve at the wrist, leading to symptoms like pain, tingling, and weakness in the hand.
• Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: Compression of the tibial nerve in the ankle, causing pain and tingling in the foot.
• Peripheral Neuropathy: Nerve damage due to conditions like diabetes, alcoholism, or vitamin deficiencies, which can lead to numbness, tingling, and weakness in the extremities.
• Nerve Entrapment Syndromes: Conditions where nerves are compressed by surrounding structures, leading to pain, numbness, or weakness. Examples include thoracic outlet syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome (compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow).
• Tumors or Cysts: Benign or malignant growths on or near peripheral nerves that cause compression or damage to the nerves.
• Radial, Ulnar, or Median Nerve Injury: Damage to these specific nerves, often from trauma, leading to motor or sensory deficits.
• Brachial Plexus Injury: Damage to the network of nerves that control the arm and hand, often caused by trauma or stretching injuries.

Symptoms

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