MCQ Orthopedics Answer 4

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The Correct Answer is (D)


The following factors dictate recovery following a nerve repair

♦ Age

  • Better prognosis in younger age groups
♦ Tension at the suture line
  • Better prognosis with low tension
♦ Time since injury
  • After 18 months only sensory functions can be expected
♦ Location of injury
  • Better prognosis with distal injuries
♦ Type of Nerve
  • A primary motor nerve like radial nerve has a better prognosis than a mixed nerve
♦ Condition of the nerve ends
  • The more the crushing and infection, the poorer the prognosis
♦ Associated conditions
  • Infection, ischaemia etc indicate poor prognosis

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