Nerve Grafts Prevent Paraplegic Pressure Ulcers

ABSTRACT

We present an optimistic neural solution to the depressing challenge of decubitus pressure ulcers in the paraplegic patient. This is a limited study of two paraplegic men followed for several years. Sural nerve grafts, performed end-to-side, successfully bridged the sciatic nerve to intercostal nerves with surprising benefits for both men.

KEYWORDS

Paraplegic - pressure ulcers - nerve grafts - end-to-side - intercostals

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