Nerve problems in the lower extremity

Foot Ankle Clin. 2011 Jun;16(2):243-54. doi: 10.1016/j.fcl.2011.01.009.

Abstract

The article provides an overview of management and repair strategies for lower extremity peripheral nerve injuries. It discusses the indications for autografts, nerve conduits, allografts, end-to-side repairs, primary repair, and nerve transfers. The relative pros and cons of each strategy are discussed, providing a broad overview of treatment options for the management of lower extremity nerve injuries.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Lower Extremity / innervation*
  • Nerve Transfer
  • Neuroma / diagnosis
  • Neuroma / surgery
  • Neurosurgical Procedures
  • Peripheral Nerve Injuries / surgery*
  • Peripheral Nerves / transplantation
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / diagnosis
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / surgery*
  • Transplantation, Homologous