Peripheral nerve surgery involves surgical procedures to repair, reconstruct, or decompress nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. It is recommended for patients with nerve injuries, entrapments, or tumors causing pain, numbness, or loss of function. Early intervention can restore movement, sensation, and quality of life.
Peripheral nerve surgery includes a range of procedures that repair or relieve pressure on damaged nerves in the arms, legs, hands, or face. Techniques may include nerve repair, grafting, transfer, or decompression.
It is recommended when nerve problems do not improve with conservative treatments. Conditions include:
Yes. These procedures are safe in specialized centers. Risks include infection, bleeding, scarring, or incomplete recovery, but outcomes are excellent when performed by experienced surgeons.
If you or a loved one has nerve injury, nerve pain, or symptoms of nerve compression, the Neurosurgery & Reconstructive Surgery Team at Baby Memorial Hospital (BMH) offers advanced peripheral nerve surgery with expert care, physiotherapy support, and excellent recovery outcomes.
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