Which of the following is not an indication of secondary nerve repair:
Late repair/ Secondary repair( Repair weeks or months after the injury) , may be indicated because: (1)Closed injury was left alone but no sign of recovery is seen at the expected time; (Syndrome of incomplete interruption) (2)Diagnosis was missed and the patient presents late ( Delayed presentation) (3)Failed primary repair If there are signs of nerve irritation, secondary exploration is recommended( Syndrome of irritation) =Division of nerve by sharp object is managed by primary repair.
Syndrome of irritation
Division of nerve by sharp object
Delayed presentation of nerve injury
Syndrome of incomplete interruption
Amputations and Spos Injury