Continuous versus interrupted epineural repair in forearm nerve injuries
Continuous epineural suture technique achieves equivalent functional outcomes to conventional interrupted repair while significantly reducing operative time by approximately 38%. This approach may offer practical advantages in peripheral nerve reconstruction without compromising neurological recovery, potentially reducing anesthesia exposure and healthcare costs.
Authors
- Tarık ELMA (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4800-3983)
- Bülent ÖZDEMİR (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2829-7849)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
- Published
- 2025-11-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-025-06522-4
- Primary Topic
- Nerve injury and regeneration
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00