This commentary is written by Dr. Gregory Kolovich, an orthopedic and peripheral nerve surgeon at Optim Orthopedics. “It felt like a bolt of lightning was shooting down my arm — an arm that was no ...

Peripheral Neuropathy in its simplest definition is damage to the peripheral nerves — nerves located outside the brain and spinal cord. It is a relatively common condition that is not isolated to any ...

Neurapraxia is a mild form of nerve damage that can lead to temporary motor and sensory loss. Neurapraxia is the mildest form of peripheral nerve injury (PNI). There are five different levels of ...

Researchers discovered a mechanism for repairing damaged nerves during peripheral neuropathy in mice, wherein the protein Mitf orchestrates nerve repair after both trauma-induced and chronic nerve ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . BOSTON — Allograft to repair traumatic peripheral nerve injuries in pediatric patients was associated with no ...

One of the main problems preventing optimal regeneration following peripheral nerve injuries is that axons within severed nerves have difficulty regenerating and reaching their target. This may be ...

Peripheral neuropathy symptoms often begin with pain or tingling in the hands and feet. Peripheral neuropathy is not common in children. Early diagnosis gives a better chance of reversing nerve damage ...

Peripheral neuropathy can develop as a complication of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). You may find similar treatments for both, but your doctor is best equipped to determine what medications may work for ...

A recent review published in Engineering explores the construction and potential applications of spinal cord and peripheral nerve organoids for regenerative medicine in neurotrauma. The article, ...

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy, a condition in which diabetes mellitus damages nerves in the body, leading to chronic pain, affects roughly 37 million people in the United States and 460 million ...

Unlike the brain and spinal cord, peripheral nerve cells, whose long extensions reach the skin and internal organs, are capable of regenerating after injury. This is why injuries to the central ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients used the device for 60 days, and effects persisted for 6 months. 71% of patients reported improved Neck ...