Anterior cruciate ligament injury and subsequent reconstruction surgery are becoming more common among young athletes in the setting of early sports specialization, intensive involvement, and year-round training. Children and adolescents…
There has been an increase of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in the pediatric population due to multiple factors. The potential complications of traditional ACL reconstructions have led to the…
Residual limb and phantom limb pain can affect as many as 80% of individuals after amputation and can drastically affect a patient’s quality of life and ability to wear a…
Peripheral nerve injuries are potentially devastating injuries that can lead to profound functional deficits and pain. As peripheral nerves retain the ability to regenerate, understanding the mechanism and physiology of…
Nerve transfer in the setting of both brachial plexus injury (BPI) and peripheral nerve injury (PNI) has become a valuable tool in the armamentarium of the hand and upper extremity…
Ulnar nerve injuries, whether traumatic or iatrogenic, lead to profound motor and sensory impairments, including reduced grip strength, fine motor dysfunction, and deformities like claw hand. The ulnar nerve, originating…
Due to its role in hand function, median nerve injuries can have a significant impact on patients’ lives. Nerve transfers can be performed alone or in conjunction with tendon transfers…
Radial nerve palsy is a devastating condition that may present with a combination of loss of elbow extension, wrist extension, or finger extension depending on the level of injury. These…
Complete brachial plexus injuries (BPI) are among the most severe and debilitating nerve injuries, often leading to extensive motor and sensory loss in the upper extremity. This paper reviews the…
Peripheral nerve injury can be caused by many etiologies including ischemic, mechanical, chemical, thermal and inflammatory insults and affects sensory, motor and autonomic function. In this article we will review…
