Over the past years, what have been the major advancements in peripheral nerve surgery?
Widespread introduction of the operating microscope in the late 1960’s re-popularized nerve repair and grafting, allowing microsurgical repair to become the standard treatment for a cut or scarred nerve. In the past decade, nerve transfers (see technologies and techniques available) have become increasingly popular because of their efficacy and speed of motor recovery. Future advancements in nerve surgery will likely be in the field of molecular nerve regeneration, using growth factors or medications.
