Peripheral Nerve Surgery

Expert Care for Peripheral Nerve Injuries

The peripheral nervous system consists of all the nerves in the body that branch out from the brain and spinal cord and includes nerves in your arms, legs, face and chest. The peripheral nerves are important structures in the body that carry information from the brain and spinal cord out to the muscles to initiate movements, and carry sensory information back to the spinal cord. These nerves make it possible to move, feel, see and hear.

Peripheral nerve disorders disrupt messages from the brain to the rest of the body and can affect one nerve or many nerves. When any of these nerves are damaged, it can lead to chronic pain that may be very difficult to treat.

The expert team at UH is experienced in using innovative surgical techniques to restore function following various traumatic nerve injury.

Neuropathy, Nerve Injury & Peripheral Nerve Treatment

Our team specializes in the surgical management of a broad range of peripheral neuropathies and nerve injuries. These include entrapment neuropathies, traumatic nerve injuries and nerve tumors. Surgical procedures we perform include nerve decompressions, graft repairs and nerve transfers.

Our Team of Nerve Specialists

Our center brings together a multidisciplinary team of specialists to deliver state-of-the-art care surgical care for peripheral nerve conditions. Your care team may include experts in:

• Neurosurgery and neurology
• Plastic surgery
• Orthopedic surgery
• Physical medicine and rehabilitation
• Physical therapists

Our team works together to coordinate care throughout the patient experience, starting with diagnostic testing and evaluation all the way through surgery, rehabilitation and follow-up care. We are constantly working to improve care for patients through research that translates into more advanced techniques and improved outcomes.