Bioengineered nerve conduits and wraps for peripheral nerve repair of the upper limb

To assess and compare the effects and complication rates of licensed bioengineered nerve conduits or wraps for surgical repair of traumatic peripheral nerve injuries of the upper limb.
To compare effects and complications against the current gold surgical standard (nerve autograft).

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Health topics:

Neurology > Peripheral neuropathy > Other

Published:

8 March 2017

Authors:

Thomson SE, Ng NYB, Riehle MO, Kingham PJ, Dahlin LB, Wiberg M, Hart AM

Primary Review Group:

Neuromuscular Group

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Thomson SE, Ng NYB, Riehle MO, Kingham PJ, Dahlin LB, Wiberg M, Hart AM. Bioengineered nerve conduits and wraps for peripheral nerve repair of the upper limb. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2017, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD012574. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD012574

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