The majority of peripheral nerve injuries are best treated by a thoughtful surgical reconstruction. However, nonoperative treatment is indicated in several circumstances. The first of these is ...

as well as part of the ring finger The part of the palm closest to the thumb Parts of the forearm The median nerve begins in the spinal cord's upper section, known as the cervical spine.

These common injuries with potentially devastating results provide ongoing stimulus for researchers striving for improved understanding of peripheral nerve biology and its application to nerve repair.