Two cases of partial nerve injury treated with a slit-type artificial nerve conduit

Abstract

　In 2022, a slit-type artificial nerve conduit was introduced for easier use in cases of partial nerve injury. This report discusses the outcomes of two cases treated with this conduit at our hospital. Both cases had a follow-up period of six months. The injury sites were the superficial branch of the radial nerve in one case and the proper palmar digital nerve in the other. The waiting periods for surgery were seven months and 28 days, respectively, with surgery durations of 136 minutes and 72 minutes. In both cases, numbness and pain improved early in the postoperative period. The slit-type artificial nerve conduit is a simple procedure with a short operative time, making it a potentially valuable treatment option for partial nerve injuries.