Peripheral Nerve Injuries: Ulnar Nerve Protection Using the Arthrex Nerve Wrap
Peripheral Nerve Injuries: Ulnar Nerve Protection Using the Arthrex Nerve Wrap
Mollie Manley, MD (Akron, OH), demonstrates the application of the Arthrex Nerve Wrap for protecting a repaired ulnar nerve laceration at the wrist. She reviews key steps, including nerve isolation, wrap sizing, hydration to allow self-curling expansion, and careful placement with light suturing to prevent unraveling without constricting the nerve.