A Modified Approach to Sural Nerve Biopsy Minimizing Complications

被引:17
作者
Ducic, Ivica [1 ]
West, Justin [1 ]
机构
[1] Georgetown Univ Hosp, Dept Plast Surg, Washington, DC 20007 USA
关键词
sural nerve; nerve biopsy; neuropathy; muscle biopsy; neuroma; ANATOMY; NEUROPATHY;
D O I
10.1097/SAP.0b013e31817e9c8d
中图分类号
R61 [外科手术学];
学科分类号
100210 [外科学];
摘要
The traditional sural nerve biopsy is performed through a distal incision at or just above the ankle. Although a simple procedure, these biopsies are associated with significant morbidity. The authors review the anatomy of the sural nerve, biopsy techniques described in the literature, and potential complications. A modified approach, based on a more proximal incision, and its outcomes are described.
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