BACKGROUND We compared the efficacy of combined posterior lumbar plexus-sciatic nerve block with that of combined femoral-obturator-sciatic nerve block as anesthesia for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery, because both block combinations have been recommended for lower limb arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery. METHODS Forty-eight patients undergoing elective unilateral ante...

PURPOSE To investigate the outcomes of digital nerve repairs using processed nerve allograft for defects measuring 30 mm or less. METHODS Seventeen patients with 21 digital nerve lacerations in the hand underwent reconstruction with processed nerve allograft. Outcome data for 14 patients with 18 digital nerve lacerations were available for analysis. Postoperative outcome data were recorded at...

Silk Fibers has emerged as a versatile biomaterial for regenerative medicine. In article 2203237, Christine Radtke and co-workers use silk-based nerve conduit filled with spider silk fibers to treat rat sciatic defect. The silk-in-silk achieves similar performance the current gold standard, autograft, represents promising approach reconstruction.