High Ulnar Nerve Injuries: Nerve Transfers to Restore Function

Abstract

Peripheral nerve injuries are challenging problems. Nerve transfers are one of many options available to surgeons caring for these patients, although they do not replace tendon transfers, nerve graft, or primary repair in all patients. Distal nerve transfers for the treatment of high ulnar nerve injuries allow for a shorter reinnervation period and improved ulnar intrinsic recovery, which are critical to function of the hand.

Keywords: End-to-side; Intrinsic ulnar neuropathy; Nerve transfer; Ulnar nerve injury.