Construction of Chinese peripheral nerve society and progress in repair and reconstruction of peripheral nerve injury

Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018 · DOI: 10.7507/1002-1892.201807020 · Published: July 1, 2018

Surgery

Simple Explanation

The peripheral nerve group of the reparative and reconstructive surgery committee was established in 1995. Major research progress has been made in the repair, regeneration, and reconstruction of peripheral nerve injury. Professor GU Yudong initiated the contralateral cervical 7 root (CC7) transfer for the treatment of total brachial plexus root injury in 1986. Now this method has been applied safely and effectively for 30 years with profound progress and refinement. It is still a challenge for surgeons and scholars in this field to insist on the popularization and improvement of peripheral nerve repair and reconstruction by microsurgical technique, and to make efforts to transform the results of peripheral nerve research into clinical practice.

Study Duration

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Evidence Level

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Key Findings

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Professor GU Yudong initiated the contralateral cervical 7 root (CC7) transfer for the treatment of total brachial plexus root injury in 1986.
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The contralateral S1 transfer have been widely used in clinical application with good outcomes.
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The biological manufacturing of peripheral nerve bio-materials and the remodeling of central nervous system after brachial plexus injury, a novel peripheral neuroscience research field was growing up.

Research Summary

The peripheral nerve group of the reparative and reconstructive surgery committee (branch of Chinese association of rehabilitation medicine) was established in 1995. Major research progress has been made in the repair, regeneration, and reconstruction of peripheral nerve injury. It is still a challenge for surgeons and scholars in this field to insist on the popularization and improvement of peripheral nerve repair and reconstruction by microsurgical technique, and to make efforts to transform the results of peripheral nerve research into clinical practice.

Practical Implications

Clinical Application of CC7 Transfer

The contralateral cervical 7 root (CC7) transfer, initiated in 1986, has been safely and effectively applied for 30 years, showing continuous progress.

Expansion of CC7 Transfer Indications

The contralateral C7 nerve transfer has been successfully extended to treat spastic paralysis of the upper limb, demonstrating its versatility.

Development of Nerve Repair Materials

Acellular allograft nerve materials have been developed and are showing good clinical outcomes, indicating advancements in nerve repair technology.

Study Limitations

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Peripheral nerve injury is often missed in emergency cases, especially when combined with fractures.
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Many basic-level doctors lack sufficient theoretical knowledge and practical skills in peripheral nerve repair.
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Clinical surgeons have limited ability to intervene in peripheral nerve injury repair and regeneration.

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