{"id":2090,"date":"2025-12-31T06:51:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T06:51:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serdarnasir.com\/?page_id=2090"},"modified":"2026-10-20T14:46:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T14:46:27","slug":"ulnar-median-and-radial-nerve-injuries","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/serdarnasir.com\/en\/hand-surgery\/ulnar-median-and-radial-nerve-injuries\/","title":{"rendered":"Ulnar, Median and Radial Nerve Injuries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_1369699135\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n  <div id=\"page-header-903747327\" class=\"page-header-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"page-title dark simple-title\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"page-title-inner container align-center text-center flex-row-col medium-flex-wrap\" >\n              <div class=\"title-wrapper is-xlarge flex-col\">\n          <h1 class=\"entry-title mb-0\">\n            Ulnar, Median and Radial Nerve Injuries in Ankara, Turkey          <\/h1>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"title-content flex-col\">\n        <div class=\"title-breadcrumbs pb-half pt-half\"><\/div>      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n     \n<style>\n#page-header-903747327 .page-title-inner {\n  min-height: 150px;\n}\n#page-header-903747327 .title-overlay {\n  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);\n}\n<\/style>\n  <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_1369699135 {\n  padding-top: 0px;\n  padding-bottom: 0px;\n  background-color: #213360;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_1937050339\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-91534809\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1436387588\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p>Ulnar, median, and radial nerve injuries are major neurological problems that can cause motor and sensory loss in the upper extremity. They may develop due to trauma, surgical complications, or compression. Symptoms and treatment approaches vary depending on which nerve is affected.<\/p>\n<p>Ulnar nerve injuries typically occur at the elbow level or at the wrist and present with numbness in the little finger and ring finger, decreased grip strength, and a claw hand deformity. Elbow trauma and entrapment are among the most common causes.<\/p>\n<p>Median nerve injuries lead to sensory and motor function loss affecting the thumb and the first three fingers. Carpal tunnel syndrome is the best-known form. Decreased hand dexterity and thenar muscle atrophy may be seen. Both surgical and conservative treatments can be applied.<\/p>\n<p>Radial nerve injuries most commonly develop due to humeral fractures or prolonged pressure. They are characterized by loss of wrist and finger extension and a \u201cwrist drop\u201d deformity. The rehabilitation process may be long, and nerve repair may be required.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Things You Should Know<\/td>\n<td>Information<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Definition<\/td>\n<td>The ulnar, median, and radial nerves are the three major peripheral nerves that provide motor and sensory function to the upper extremity. Injuries to these nerves may develop due to trauma, compression, or sharp\/penetrating lacerations.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Function of the Ulnar Nerve<\/td>\n<td>Controls fine motor movements of the hand and provides sensation and muscle function to the little finger and ring finger.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Function of the Median Nerve<\/td>\n<td>Activates the muscles of the thumb and the first three fingers and provides sensation to the palm. It is critical for grip function.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Function of the Radial Nerve<\/td>\n<td>Controls the posterior muscles of the arm (extensors) and is responsible for wrist and finger extension and thumb movements.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Causes of Injury<\/td>\n<td>Trauma (fracture, dislocation, lacerations), prolonged compression, postoperative complications, tumor, inflammation, neuropathy.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Findings in Ulnar Nerve Injury<\/td>\n<td>Numbness in the little and ring fingers, claw hand deformity, grip weakness, atrophy of intrinsic hand muscles.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Findings in Median Nerve Injury<\/td>\n<td>\u201cApe hand\u201d deformity, loss of thumb abduction, sensory loss in the first three fingers, grip weakness.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Findings in Radial Nerve Injury<\/td>\n<td>\u201cWrist drop,\u201d loss of wrist extension, loss of thumb and finger extension, sensory loss on the dorsum of the hand.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Diagnostic Methods<\/td>\n<td>Neurological examination, electromyography (EMG), nerve conduction studies, MRI, and ultrasonography.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Treatment (Mild Cases)<\/td>\n<td>Immobilization, splint use, nerve gliding exercises, physical therapy, B vitamin support, pain control.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Treatment (Severe Cases)<\/td>\n<td>Surgical repair (neurolysis, nerve grafting, nerve transfer), tendon transfer, neuro-regenerative treatments.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation<\/td>\n<td>Regaining muscle strength, restoring range of motion, functional hand therapy, balance and coordination training.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Recovery Time<\/td>\n<td>Depends on the severity of injury; mild nerve injuries may improve within weeks, while cases requiring surgery may take months.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Complications<\/td>\n<td>Muscle atrophy, permanent limitation of motion, hand deformities, functional loss, chronic pain syndromes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Prevention<\/td>\n<td>Protection from trauma, proper positioning (especially after surgery and in casts), ergonomic measures, lifestyle adjustments that reduce nerve compression.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Related Departments<\/td>\n<td>Neurology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1436387588 > .col-inner {\n  margin: 0px 0px -45px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_1937050339 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n  padding-bottom: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_1867308756\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1896404338\">\r\n\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-321564846\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner dark\" style=\"background-color:#213360;\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<div class=\"row align-middle\"  id=\"row-605176933\">\r\n\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1838656572\" class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover border-gorsel x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1711220626\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/serdarnasir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC08566-1-533x800.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/serdarnasir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC08566-1-533x800.webp 533w, https:\/\/serdarnasir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC08566-1-267x400.webp 267w, https:\/\/serdarnasir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC08566-1.webp 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1711220626 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1838656572 > .col-inner {\n  margin: 0px 0px -10px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-898400432\" class=\"col medium-8 small-12 large-8\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t<div id=\"text-1788021060\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\r\n\r\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-size: 110%;\">Prof. Dr. Serdar Nas\u0131r<\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"font-size: 63%;\"><br \/>Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Hand Surgery<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1788021060 {\n  font-size: 1.55rem;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-1788021060 {\n    font-size: 1.85rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n<p>He completed his medical education at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1996 and his specialty training between 1996\u20132002 at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.<\/p>\r\n<p>Between 2002\u20132009, he worked at S\u00fcleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.<\/p>\r\n<p>Since 2009, he has been working at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. He received the title of Associate Professor in 2011. In 2019, Dr. Nas\u0131r became a Professor and continues to work as a faculty member in this position.<\/p>\r\n<a href=\"\/en\/about-me\/\" class=\"button white\" style=\"border-radius:5px;\">\n\t\t<span>View More<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-898400432 > .col-inner {\n  margin: 0px 0px -10px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-321564846 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 30px 25px 0px 25px;\n  margin: 0px 0px -30px 0px;\n  border-radius: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_1867308756 {\n  padding-top: 0px;\n  padding-bottom: 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_1615614869\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-288516248\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-2069693213\" 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/serdarnasir.com\/en\/hand-surgery\/ulnar-median-and-radial-nerve-injuries\/#If_the_Nerve_Ends_Cannot_Be_Joined_Are_Nerve_Grafting_or_Transfers_Performed\" >If the Nerve Ends Cannot Be Joined, Are Nerve Grafting or Transfers Performed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/serdarnasir.com\/en\/hand-surgery\/ulnar-median-and-radial-nerve-injuries\/#How_Does_Postoperative_Recovery_and_Physical_Therapy_Progress\" >How Does Postoperative Recovery and Physical Therapy Progress?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/serdarnasir.com\/en\/hand-surgery\/ulnar-median-and-radial-nerve-injuries\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Ulnar_Median_and_Radial_Nerve_Injuries\"><\/span>What Are Ulnar, Median, and Radial Nerve Injuries?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ulnar, median, and radial nerve injuries occur when the three main peripheral nerves that enable arm and hand function are damaged due to trauma, laceration, compression, or fractures. These injuries may lead to sensory loss, muscle weakness, and restricted motion. Depending on the affected nerve, wrist drop, claw hand deformity, or impaired fine motor skills may develop. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are important to prevent permanent functional loss.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_the_Nerve_Network_and_%E2%80%9CWiring_System%E2%80%9D_in_the_Arm_Work\"><\/span>How Does the Nerve Network and \u201cWiring System\u201d in the Arm Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If we liken the body to a complex electronic system, the brain is the main processor and power source. The muscles in our arms are the motors that do the work. The cables that carry electricity to these motors and also return data from external sensors (the skin) back to the processor are called peripheral nerves. But these cables are far more complex than copper wires in a house: they are living structures, they need blood supply, and when they are cut, they engage in a major biological repair effort.<\/p>\n<p>In the upper extremity\u2014from the shoulder to the fingertips\u2014there are three main \u201chighways\u201d that direct this traffic. Each is responsible for sensation in different regions and movement in different muscle groups. These nerves are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Radial nerve<\/li>\n<li>Median nerve<\/li>\n<li>Ulnar nerve<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These three structures start near the armpit and travel all the way to the fingertips. Along the way, they branch to muscles to deliver the command \u201cmove,\u201d while also collecting sensory information such as \u201cthis is hot\u201d or \u201cthis is sharp\u201d from the skin. A cut or crush at any point in this system can shut down all function at the end of the line.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_When_a_Nerve_Is_Cut_and_What_Is_the_Healing_Process_Like\"><\/span>What Happens When a Nerve Is Cut, and What Is the Healing Process Like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When a nerve is cut or severely crushed, a dramatic process begins in the body. The cell body of the nerve (the central part) sits in the spinal cord or brainstem, but the part extending into the arm (the axon) can be meters long. After an injury, the segment from the injury site to the fingertips can no longer be nourished by the central system and cannot survive.<\/p>\n<p>At this point, a \u201cclean-up\u201d process called Wallerian degeneration begins. The conducting core inside the injured segment breaks down and is cleared by immune cells. What remains is only the sheath\u2014the hollow tube through which the core used to run. Surgically, what we try to do is help the living proximal nerve end find and enter this empty tube. If the ends are aligned correctly, the living nerve begins to sprout and advance through the tube.<\/p>\n<p>However, this advancement is not fast. Nerve recovery is limited by biological speed constraints. Factors that affect the recovery rate include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Patient\u2019s age<\/li>\n<li>Level of injury<\/li>\n<li>Cleanliness of the wound<\/li>\n<li>Smoking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On average, a nerve fiber advances only about 1 millimeter per day (around 3 centimeters per month). So after a laceration at the elbow level, reaching the fingertips may take months, and sometimes up to a year. This process is a serious test of patience for both physician and patient.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Is_the_Severity_of_Nerve_Damage_Graded_and_How_Is_the_Surgical_Decision_Made\"><\/span>How Is the Severity of Nerve Damage Graded and How Is the Surgical Decision Made?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not every nerve injury requires immediate surgery. Sometimes the nerve is only \u201cshaken,\u201d sometimes crushed, and sometimes completely severed. When planning treatment, physicians use specific classifications to understand the severity of damage. These classifications help determine whether surgery is needed.<\/p>\n<p>From the mildest to the most severe, the patterns we encounter are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Neuropraxia<\/li>\n<li>Axonotmesis<\/li>\n<li>Neurotmesis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In neuropraxia, the nerve remains intact but conduction is temporarily blocked\u2014like a hose that stops flowing when stepped on even though it is not damaged. When compression resolves or swelling subsides, conduction returns. This usually improves with follow-up and physical therapy.<\/p>\n<p>The group we deal with most as plastic surgeons is neurotmesis\u2014complete transection. In cases such as knife or glass cuts and occupational accidents, nerve continuity is disrupted. In this situation, spontaneous recovery is not possible because the severed ends retract and scar tissue forms between them. That is where microsurgical repair becomes essential.<br \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-2069693213 > .col-inner {\n  margin: 0px 0px -45px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_1615614869 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n  padding-bottom: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_458693594\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-611046850\">\r\n\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1424347737\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"is-border\"\n\t\tstyle=\"border-color:rgb(33, 51, 96);border-radius:10px;border-width:2px 2px 2px 2px;\">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<div class=\"row align-middle\"  id=\"row-967824502\">\r\n\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-566609246\" class=\"col medium-8 small-12 large-8\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t<div id=\"text-4155604006\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\r\n\r\n<div><strong>Contact us to get information about treatments and create an appointment!<\/strong><\/div>\r\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-4155604006 {\n  font-size: 1.25rem;\n  text-align: center;\n  color: #213360;\n}\n#text-4155604006 > * {\n  color: #213360;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-4155604006 {\n    text-align: left;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-368044901\" class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner text-right\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=905330852159\" class=\"button success\" style=\"border-radius:5px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t<span>Contact via WhatsApp<\/span>\n\t<i class=\"icon-whatsapp\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a>\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1424347737 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 30px 15px 0px 15px;\n  margin: 0px 0px -30px 0px;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #col-1424347737 > .col-inner {\n    padding: 30px 20px 0px 20px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_458693594 {\n  padding-top: 0px;\n  padding-bottom: 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_86140521\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-703965410\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-2003810605\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Is_Wrist_Drop_and_Radial_Nerve_Injury_Managed\"><\/span>How Is Wrist Drop and Radial Nerve Injury Managed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The radial nerve is the power line that controls the muscles lifting the wrist and extending the fingers, starting from the triceps on the back of the arm. Because it winds around the humerus, it is the nerve most frequently injured by bone fragments in arm fractures.<\/p>\n<p>When the radial nerve is damaged, the resulting picture is called \u201cwrist drop.\u201d The patient cannot lift the wrist, extend the fingers, or pull the thumb back. The hand hangs down under gravity. A patient in this state cannot make a \u201cstop\u201d gesture or open the hand to grasp an object.<\/p>\n<p>Our treatment approach for radial nerve injuries depends on how the injury occurred. If there is an open wound such as a glass cut or knife injury, we repair it without waiting. However, if it occurs after a closed arm fracture, we take a more cautious approach.<\/p>\n<p>In closed fractures, the radial nerve often does not fully rupture; it is more commonly bruised or stretched. The radial nerve\u2019s motor recovery capacity can be higher than that of other nerves. Therefore, in closed injuries, we often prefer waiting 2\u20133 months, allowing swelling to resolve and giving the nerve a chance to recover on its own.<\/p>\n<p>If the nerve does not recover, or if there is a defect too large to repair, we use a method called tendon transfer. This is one of the most rewarding operations in hand surgery. We take tendons of functioning, healthy, but \u201cexpendable\u201d muscles and attach them to the tendons of paralyzed muscles\u2014using the body\u2019s own spare parts.<\/p>\n<p>With tendon transfer, the functions we aim to restore include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wrist extension<\/li>\n<li>Finger extension<\/li>\n<li>Thumb extension<\/li>\n<li>Thumb abduction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After surgery, the patient undergoes rehabilitation, and the brain learns to use the transferred muscle for its new role.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_a_Median_Nerve_Injury_Affect_Sensation%E2%80%94the_%E2%80%9CEye_of_the_Hand%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>How Does a Median Nerve Injury Affect Sensation\u2014the \u201cEye of the Hand\u201d?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We call the median nerve \u201cthe eye of the hand\u201d because it is the key structure that allows the hand to perceive the world. It carries sensation from the thumb, index finger, middle finger, and half of the ring finger. When you close your eyes and reach into your pocket, it is the median nerve that helps you recognize whether you touched a coin or a key.<\/p>\n<p>When this nerve is cut, the patient cannot feel objects in the hand. This is not only numbness\u2014it is also dangerous. Because pain is not felt, serious injuries can occur from cuts, burns, or crushing.<\/p>\n<p>The median nerve also controls fine and precise motor movements rather than brute force. In particular, the \u201copposition\u201d movement\u2014bringing the thumb across to meet the other fingers for grasping\u2014is governed by this nerve.<\/p>\n<p>Typical signs of median nerve palsy include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sensory loss in the first three fingers<\/li>\n<li>Reduced grip strength<\/li>\n<li>Wasting of thumb muscles<\/li>\n<li>Loss of opposition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Over time, the thenar muscles at the base of the thumb waste away, the hand becomes flattened, and this is called an \u201cape hand\u201d deformity. In glass lacerations at the wrist level (suicide attempts or accidents), the median nerve may be cut along with the flexor tendons\u2014this is sometimes referred to as \u201cspaghetti wrist,\u201d requiring urgent and very meticulous microsurgical repair.<br \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-2003810605 > .col-inner {\n  margin: 0px 0px -45px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_86140521 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n  padding-bottom: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_1514685298\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1105143000\">\r\n\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-645655989\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"is-border\"\n\t\tstyle=\"border-color:rgb(33, 51, 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class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Microsurgical_Repair_Techniques_and_How_Are_They_Performed\"><\/span>What Are Microsurgical Repair Techniques and How Are They Performed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nerve repair is not a procedure that can be done with the naked eye. Nerve fibers are extremely delicate, soft, and complex structures. In this surgery, we must use a high-magnification operating microscope or special magnifying surgical loupes. The suture materials we use are so fine that they are even thinner than a human hair and are nearly impossible to see without magnification.<\/p>\n<p>Our main goal during the operation is to align the severed nerve ends as accurately as possible. Within a nerve, motor fibers (movement) and sensory fibers (feeling) are bundled separately. If we mistakenly connect motor fibers to sensory fibers, function will not return even if healing occurs. Therefore, it is vital to assess the nerve cross-section, map it, and connect the correct \u201ccable\u201d to the correct place.<\/p>\n<p>The repair techniques we use include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Epineurial repair<\/li>\n<li>Fascicular repair<\/li>\n<li>Group fascicular repair<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The most critical rule is \u201ctension-free repair.\u201d If we pull the two nerve ends together under tension and suture them, blood supply at the repair site is compromised and scar tissue forms, blocking nerve conduction. The ends should meet comfortably without stretch.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_the_Nerve_Ends_Cannot_Be_Joined_Are_Nerve_Grafting_or_Transfers_Performed\"><\/span>If the Nerve Ends Cannot Be Joined, Are Nerve Grafting or Transfers Performed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes trauma is so severe that a segment of the nerve is torn away or must be excised because it is crushed beyond viability. When a gap larger than about 2\u20133 centimeters remains between the ends, end-to-end repair becomes impossible. That is when we use a method called nerve grafting.<\/p>\n<p>Nerve grafting involves taking a segment of a nerve from another part of the body that causes minimal functional loss and suturing it as a bridge to span the defect. The most commonly used donor is the sural nerve behind the leg. When this nerve is harvested, the patient may have a small area of numbness on the outer heel, but walking and leg movements are not affected.<\/p>\n<p>Another method that has become more popular in recent years is nerve transfer. This technique is like an electrician rewiring a building: instead of trying to repair a severely damaged nerve, we take a nearby, functioning branch of a less critical nerve and connect it to a more important nerve that is not working.<\/p>\n<p>The key advantage is that we can connect the nerve source much closer to the target. For example, while regrowth from a proximal shoulder-level injury to the fingers may take years, a transfer performed at the wrist level can yield results within months.<\/p>\n<p>Common donor sources for grafting or transfers include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sural nerve<\/li>\n<li>Antebrachial cutaneous nerve<\/li>\n<li>Motor nerve branches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_Postoperative_Recovery_and_Physical_Therapy_Progress\"><\/span>How Does Postoperative Recovery and Physical Therapy Progress?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When the surgery ends, our job does not end\u2014it actually begins. Nerve recovery is a long-distance marathon. Successful surgery is only half of treatment; the other half is patient compliance and a solid rehabilitation program.<\/p>\n<p>For the first 3\u20134 weeks, we protect the repair site with a cast or splint. The goal is to prevent tension on the suture line. Then passive movements begin, followed by supervised exercises with a physiotherapist.<\/p>\n<p>When regenerating nerve fibers reach the skin, the brain may initially misinterpret signals. For example, when your finger is touched, you might feel it as if another area was touched. This is when sensory re-education becomes important. With the patient\u2019s eyes closed, we use different textures and objects to retrain the brain.<\/p>\n<p>Follow-up typically includes these phases:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Protection phase<\/li>\n<li>Mobilization phase<\/li>\n<li>Strengthening phase<\/li>\n<li>Sensory re-education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<div id=\"text-602008481\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-602008481 {\n  font-size: 1.25rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n\t<div id=\"accordion-350792915\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-350792915-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-how-can-ulnar,-median,-and-radial-nerve-injuries-be-distinguished-by-symptoms?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-350792915-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>How can ulnar, median, and radial nerve injuries be distinguished by symptoms?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-350792915-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-350792915-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Ulnar nerve injury causes sensory and motor loss in the little and ring fingers, median nerve injury affects the thumb and index finger region, and radial nerve injury causes loss over the dorsum of the hand and around the thumb. Each nerve has a distinct distribution.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1660092220\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1660092220-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-how-does-claw-hand-deformity-develop-after-an-ulnar-nerve-injury?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1660092220-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>How does claw hand deformity develop after an ulnar nerve injury?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1660092220-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1660092220-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>The ulnar nerve controls most of the small intrinsic hand muscles. After injury, these muscles weaken, leading to a curled, claw-like posture of the fingers. This may result in a permanent deformity in some cases.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3092126400\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3092126400-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-does-the-\u2018ape-hand\u2019-appearance-mean-in-median-nerve-damage?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3092126400-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What does the \u2018ape hand\u2019 appearance mean in median nerve damage?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3092126400-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3092126400-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>In median nerve injuries, the thumb cannot abduct outward and assumes a flattened position in the palm. This is called \u201cape hand\u201d and indicates loss of thumb function.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3234114522\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3234114522-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-why-does-wrist-drop-occur-in-radial-nerve-palsy?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3234114522-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Why does wrist drop occur in radial nerve palsy?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3234114522-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3234114522-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>The radial nerve is responsible for wrist and finger extension. When it is damaged, the patient cannot lift the wrist, and this is described as \u201cwrist drop.\u201d<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1944110260\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1944110260-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-how-long-does-complete-recovery-take-in-nerve-injuries?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1944110260-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>How long does complete recovery take in nerve injuries?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1944110260-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1944110260-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Recovery time depends on the degree of nerve damage and may take weeks to months. In complete transections, recovery after surgery may take 6\u201312 months, and full function may not always return.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-654566836\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-654566836-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-which-surgical-techniques-are-used-for-ulnar,-median,-and-radial-nerve-repair?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-654566836-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Which surgical techniques are used for ulnar, median, and radial nerve repair?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-654566836-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-654566836-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Surgical options include direct nerve suturing, nerve grafting, and nerve transfer. The location and type of injury determine the technique; earlier surgeries generally produce better outcomes.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-134608948\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-134608948-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-why-is-early-physiotherapy-important-after-traumatic-nerve-injuries?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-134608948-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Why is early physiotherapy important after traumatic nerve injuries?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-134608948-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-134608948-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Early physiotherapy helps prevent muscle wasting, reduces joint stiffness, and supports nerve recovery. It plays a critical role in regaining function after nerve repair.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3187360736\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3187360736-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-does-ulnar-nerve-damage-cause-both-motor-and-sensory-loss?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3187360736-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Does ulnar nerve damage cause both motor and sensory loss?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3187360736-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3187360736-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Yes. The ulnar nerve carries both motor and sensory fibers, so injury typically results in both impaired muscle control and significant sensory loss, especially at the fingertips.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-440194444\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-440194444-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-do-nerve-injuries-cause-psychological-effects?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-440194444-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Do nerve injuries cause psychological effects?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-440194444-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-440194444-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Loss of hand and arm function can lead to psychological issues such as depression, anxiety, and work disability, especially in active individuals. Psychological support can be an important part of the treatment process.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2215550198\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2215550198-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-do-ulnar,-median,-and-radial-nerve-injuries-follow-a-different-course-in-children?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2215550198-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Do ulnar, median, and radial nerve injuries follow a different course in children?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2215550198-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2215550198-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>In children, nerve recovery is generally faster; however, timing of interventions is crucial during growth. Early diagnosis and treatment are needed to prevent developmental problems.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2940122748\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2940122748-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-which-department-or-doctor-should-be-consulted-for-ulnar,-median,-and-radial-nerve-injuries?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2940122748-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Which Department or Doctor Should Be Consulted for Ulnar, Median, and Radial Nerve Injuries?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2940122748-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2940122748-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>For ulnar, median, and radial nerve injuries, the Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery department should be consulted. 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