Nerve regeneration conduit from inverted human umbilical cord vessel in the treatment of proper palmar digital nerve sections

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Treatment of digital nerve injuries, particularly in case of a gap, is challenging. Recovery of finger sensitivity is often incomplete and can impair personal and occupational activity. The need for better nerve regeneration has given rise to alternative treatments such as nerve conduits. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a conduit of freeze-dried inverted human umbilical cord vessel for regeneration in digital nerve section. Twenty-three patients with a mean nerve gap of 6.11 mm (range 2-30 mm and static 2-point discrimination (s2PD) > 15 mm underwent surgical repair of digital nerve section using a nerve regeneration conduit. The primary endpoint was recovery of sensitivity after conduit implantation. Secondary endpoints comprised progression of pain, functional symptoms, pressure threshold, hand-specific symptoms and disabilities, and restored innervation. Mean follow-up was 10.1 ± 4.1 months (range 1-14 months). Sensitivity recovered progressively in the months following implantation. There was a mean decrease of 8.54 mm in s2PD between baseline and last follow-up (p < 0.001). Complete innervation recovered in 83.3% of cases at last follow-up. Pressure threshold and hand-related quality of life improved significantly and symptoms due to nerve sectioning (pain, cold intolerance, hypoesthesia, hyperesthesia) resolved almost completely. There were no safety issues related to the nerve conduit. These results indicate that freeze-dried inverted human umbilical vessels can be a safe and effective option as conduit for digital nerve regeneration.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2022

Erschienen:

2022

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:41

Enthalten in:

Hand surgery & rehabilitation - 41(2022), 6 vom: 01. Dez., Seite 675-680

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Ardouin, L [VerfasserIn]
Lecoq, F-A [VerfasserIn]
Verstreken, F [VerfasserIn]
Vanmierlo, B [VerfasserIn]
Erhard, L [VerfasserIn]
Locquet, V [VerfasserIn]
Barnouin, L [VerfasserIn]
Bosc, J [VerfasserIn]
Obert, L [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Conduit nerveux
Hand microsurgery
Inverted umbilical cord vessel
Journal Article
Microchirurgie de la main
Nerve conduit
Peripheral nerve repair
Réparation des nerfs périphériques
Vaisseau ombilical inversé

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Date Completed 05.12.2022

Date Revised 03.01.2023

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.hansur.2022.09.239

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM347253199