Current Concepts in Lower Extremity Amputation: A Primer for Plastic Surgeons | Journal CME Article-Journal CME Article: Current Concepts in Lower Extremity Amputation: A Primer for Plastic Surgeons v4 of 5

Journal CME Article: Current Concepts in Lower Extremity Amputation: A Primer for Plastic Surgeons v4 of 5

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The video explains the use of a regenerative peripheral nerve interface technique for managing serral nerves. A segment of the lateral gastrocnemius muscle is harvested to create muscle grafts that serve as denervated recipient targets. The serral nerve components are divided and connected to these grafts using 6-0 proline sutures. The muscle graft is closed over the donor nerve and placed deep into the interspace between the medial and lateral gastrocnemius muscles to embed the RPNI construct effectively. This process is informed by techniques described by Paul Sederna.

Keywords

regenerative peripheral nerve interface

serral nerves

muscle grafts

RPNI construct

Paul Sederna