Abstract: In this article, we develop two end-effectors for robot-assisted microsurgery with the aim of implementing compact and lightweight devices that can drive hand-operated commercial surgical ...

In recent decades, high-resolution ultrasound (HRUS) has revolutionized the morphological and structural evaluation of peripheral nerves and muscles, revealing details of the internal structure of the ...

Traumatic peripheral nerve injury is a dramatic condition present in many of the injuries to the upper and lower extremities. An understanding of its physiopathology and selection of a suitable time ...

Abstract: The peripheral nervous system (PNS) transmits sensory and motor information directly linked to a target organ or function and is thus a target for neural sensing. Neural sensing involves ...

- A novel Sticky and Strain-Gradient Artificial Epineurium Mimicking Skin Facilitates Sutureless Nerve Repair Surgery A novel medical advancement termed the "Sticky and Strain-Gradient Artificial ...

Axon regeneration is abortive in the central nervous system following injury. Orchestrating microtubule dynamics has emerged as a promising approach to improve axonal regeneration. The microtubule ...

Julie Barkmeier-Kraemer is a tenured professor in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Director of the Voice, Airway, Swallowing Translational (VAST) Research Lab, Clinic Director ...

2.1 Neuromas are thickenings of tissue around a nerve, which can happen after injuries to the nerve, such as a cut, a crushing injury, nerve compression or an excessive stretch. They are often ...

Peripheral nerve injury is a significant public health challenge, with limited treatment options and potential lifelong impact on function. More than just an intrinsic part of nerve anatomy, the ...

Peripheral nerves are vascularized by a dense network of blood vessels to guarantee their complex function. Despite the crucial role of vascularization to ensure nerve homeostasis and regeneration, ...