Comparison of a distal end-to-side neurorrhaphy with a proximal–distal end-to-side neurorrhaphy: in a rat model

Background Peripheral nerve injuries have severe consequences on quality of life, especially in cases with extensive or old injuries when standard nerve repair is impossible and proposed repair methods are not completely satisfactory. Terminolateral neurorrhaphy is a practical and advantageous technique for nerve repair; therefore, we developed a nerve function study to evaluate advantages of proximal stump coaptation in end-to-side nerve repair method.