Evaluating Outcomes Following Nerve Repair: Beyond the Medical Research Council.

Hand Clin · Aug 2024 · Review

Khouri AN, Chung KC

Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School

Hand & Upper Extremity

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONReviews outcome measurement tools beyond the Medical Research Council scale for assessing recovery after peripheral nerve repair, guiding clinicians in selecting the most applicable instruments.
Abstract, as published

Peripheral nerve injuries are common and remain a significant health challenge. Outcome measurements are used to evaluate injury, monitor recovery after nerve repair, and compare scientific advances. Clinical judgement is required to determine which available tools are most applicable, which requires a vast understanding of the available outcome measurements. In this article we discuss the highest yield tools available for clinical application.

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