Peripheral Nerve Surgeries

Peripheral nerve surgery is a specialized surgical procedure that treats conditions affecting the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord.

What is Peripheral Nerve Surgeries?

Peripheral Nerve Surgery refers to surgical procedures that address injuries, conditions, or diseases affecting the peripheral nerves. These nerves, located outside the brain and spinal cord, connect the central nervous system to the rest of the body, including the limbs and organs. Peripheral nerve surgery aims to restore function, relieve pain, or repair damaged nerves.

Peripheral nerve surgeries may include nerve repair, decompression, grafting, or transfer, depending on the condition. These procedures are often used to treat trauma, entrapment syndromes, or tumors affecting the peripheral nerves.

Symptoms

Symptoms vary based on the nerve affected, but common signs include:

1. Numbness or Tingling

• A “pins-and-needles” sensation, especially in the hands, arms, legs, or feet.

2. Weakness

• Muscle weakness in areas served by the damaged nerve, making it difficult to perform tasks.

3. Pain

• Burning, shooting, or stabbing pain along the nerve’s path.
• Chronic pain that doesn’t improve with medication or therapy.

4. Muscle Atrophy

• Shrinking or wasting of muscles due to prolonged nerve damage.

5. Loss of Sensation

• Reduced ability to feel touch, temperature, or pain in the affected area.

6. Involuntary Movements or Spasms

• Twitching or spasms in muscles controlled by the affected nerve.