Preliminary clinical observation of repairing peripheral nerve defect by a novel artificial nerve conduit

  • WANG Hua-Song ,
  • TUN Gang ,
  • HUANG Ji-Feng ,
  • ZHANG Wei-Cai
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  • Department of Orthopedics, Wuhan General Hospital of Guangzhou Command, Wuhan 430070, China

Received date: 2014-02-13

  Online published: 2014-12-04

Abstract

Objective To explore the clinical effect of  a novel bionic  artificial nerve conduit on repairing defect of  peripheral nerves. Methods From December, 2011 to December, 2012, patients suffered from peripheral nerve defect of upper limbs were treated by surgical treatments using the  artificial nerve conduits and followed up.  “The Upper Extremity Functional Evaluation Standard by Hand Surgery Branch Of Chinese Medical Association” was used to evaluate the neural function. Results A total of 8 cases received following-up. Neural function of 6 cases was partially restored among which 2 cases got excellent result, 3 cases good and 1 cases fair. Conclusion This novel nerve conduit showed good effect on defect of  peripheral nerve and consequently was an ideal repairing materials for peripheral nerve defect.

Cite this article

WANG Hua-Song , TUN Gang , HUANG Ji-Feng , ZHANG Wei-Cai . Preliminary clinical observation of repairing peripheral nerve defect by a novel artificial nerve conduit[J]. Chinese Journal of Clinical Anatomy, 2014 , 32(6) : 735 -738 . DOI: 10.13418/j.issn.1001-165x.2014

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