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A Multicenter, Prospective, Randomized, Pilot Study of Outcomes for Digital Nerve Repair in the Hand Using Hollow Conduit Compared With Processed Allograft Nerve

  • Kenneth R. Means, Jr
  • Brian D. Rinker
  • James P. Higgins
  • S. Houston Payne, Jr
  • Gregory A. Merrell
  • E. F. Shaw Wilgis

Abstract

Background: Current repair options for peripheral nerve injuries where tension-free gap closure is not possible include allograft, processed nerve allograft, and hollow tube conduit. Here we report on the outcomes from a multicenter prospective, ...
Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published Feb 17, 2016
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Social Impact of Peripheral Nerve Injuries

  • Danielle M. Wojtkiewicz
  • James Saunders
  • Leahthan Domeshek
  • Christine B. Novak
  • Vicki Kaskutas
  • Susan E. Mackinnon

Abstract

Background
Disorders involving the peripheral nervous system can have devastating impacts on patients' daily functions and routines. There is a lack of consideration of the impact of injury on social/emotional well-being and function.
Methods
We performed a ...
Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published Oct 25, 2014
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Overcoming Short Gaps in Peripheral Nerve Repair: Conduits and Human Acellular Nerve Allograft

  • Jonathan Isaacs
  • Timothy Browne

Abstract

Nerve conduits and acellular nerve allograft offer efficient and convenient tools for overcoming unexpected gaps during nerve repair. Both techniques offer guidance for migrating Schwann cells and axonal regeneration though utilizing very different ...
Restricted accessReview articleFirst published Jan 17, 2014
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The Patient's Perspective on Carpal Tunnel Surgery Related to the Type of Anesthesia: A Prospective Cohort Study

  • Peter G. Davison
  • Tyson Cobb
  • Donald H. Lalonde

Abstract

Background
The purpose of this study was to provide prospective independently analyzed evidence on how patients feel about a carpal tunnel release (CTR) performed under local anesthesia only (no sedation or tourniquet) versus with local anesthesia, ...
Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published Dec 19, 2012
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The Epidemiology of Upper Extremity Injuries Presenting to the Emergency Department in the United States

  • Daan Ootes
  • Kaj T. Lambers
  • David C. Ring

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Background
The epidemiology of upper extremity injuries presenting to emergency departments in the USA is not well studied. The purpose of this investigation was to estimate the incidence rates of upper extremity injuries presenting to emergency ...
Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published Dec 14, 2011
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Is Main Operating Room Sterility Really Necessary in Carpal Tunnel Surgery? A Multicenter Prospective Study of Minor Procedure Room Field Sterility Surgery

  • Martin R. LeBlanc
  • Donald H. Lalonde
  • Achilleas Thoma
  • Mike Bell
  • Neil Wells
  • Murray Allen
  • Peter Chang
  • Daniel McKee
  • Jan Lalonde

Abstract

Background
Over 70% of Canadian carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) operations are performed outside of the main operating room (OR) with field sterility and surgeon-administered pure local anesthesia [LeBlanc et al., Hand 2 (4):173–8, ]. Is main OR sterility ...
Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published Nov 18, 2010
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Collagen Tube Conduits in Peripheral Nerve Repair: A Retrospective Analysis

  • Kirk J. Wangensteen
  • Loree K. Kalliainen

Abstract

A chart review was conducted of all patients receiving NeuraGen® conduits from 2002 to 2007 at Regions Hospital, a level I trauma center. Ninety-six patients underwent 126 repairs using NeuraGen® conduits, and 64 patients were seen in follow-up. Repairs ...
Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published Nov 24, 2009
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Early Clinical Outcomes with the Use of Decellularized Nerve Allograft for Repair of Sensory Defects within the Hand

  • Furkan E. Karabekmez
  • Ahmet Duymaz
  • Steven L. Moran

Abstract

Nerve conduits have become an established option for repair of sensory deficits of up to 2 cm. More recently, decellularized nerve allograft has also been advocated as an option for nerve repair; however, no clinical studies have examined its efficacy for ...
Restricted accessMeeting ReportFirst published May 2, 2009
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Limitations of Conduits in Peripheral Nerve Repairs

  • Amy M. Moore
  • Rahul Kasukurthi
  • Christina K. Magill
  • H. Francis Farhadi
  • Gregory H. Borschel
  • Susan E. Mackinnon

Abstract

Nerve conduits have emerged as alternatives to autologous nerve grafts, but their use in large-diameter nerve deficits remains untested. We report four patients who underwent repair of large-diameter nerves using absorbable nerve conduits and discuss the ...
Restricted accessCase reportFirst published Jan 10, 2009
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A Detailed Cost and Efficiency Analysis of Performing Carpal Tunnel Surgery in the Main Operating Room versus the Ambulatory Setting in Canada

  • Martin R. Leblanc
  • Janice Lalonde
  • Donald H. Lalonde

Abstract

Background
Our goals were to analyze cost and efficiency of performing carpal tunnel release (CTR) in the main operating room (OR) versus the ambulatory setting, and to document the venue of carpal tunnel surgery practices by plastic surgeons in Canada.
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