Nerve Transfers for Median Nerve Injury

Authors

Corinne Wee, Case Western Reserve UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-28-2025

Abstract

Due to its role in hand function, median nerve injuries can have a significant impact on patients’ lives. Nerve transfers can be performed alone or in conjunction with tendon transfers to restore critical functions supplied by the median nerve, with a particular emphasis on restoring grasp, pinch, and sensation. Continued study into possible nerve transfers for median nerve injury has led to multiple options that can be tailored to the patient's demands, deficits, and injury pattern.

Keywords

median nerve injury, nerve transfer, tendon transfer

Language

English

Publication Title

Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics

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Recommended Citation

Maasarani, S., & Wee, C. (2025). Nerve Transfers for Median Nerve Injury. Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics, 101171.