Current treatment concepts for neuromas-in-continuity

Injury. 2008 Sep:39 Suppl 3:S43-8. doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2008.05.015. Epub 2008 Aug 19.

Abstract

A neuroma-in-continuity is a neuroma that results from failure of the regenerating nerve growth cone to reach peripheral targets. It occurs within an intact nerve in response to internally damaged fascicles, resulting in a distal portion of the nerve that no longer functions properly. Management of neuromas-in-continuity is challenging. Chemical methods, and microsurgical techniques including fascicular ligation, and burying into muscle and bone have been reported to prevent neuroma-in-continuity formation. The purpose of this article is to present novel techniques for neuroma-in-continuity management, and to discuss the related literature.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Humans
  • Immunotoxins / therapeutic use
  • Microsurgery / methods
  • Neuroma / etiology
  • Neuroma / therapy*
  • Neurosurgical Procedures / methods
  • Neurotoxins / therapeutic use
  • Peripheral Nerve Injuries
  • Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms / etiology
  • Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms / therapy*

Substances

  • Immunotoxins
  • Neurotoxins