Neurolysis with Amniotic Membrane Nerve Wrapping for Treatment of Secondary Wartenberg Syndrome: A Preliminary Report

The Journal of Hand Surgery Asian-Pacific Volume
Michael P GasparMark S Rekant

Abstract

Entrapment of the superficial sensory branch of the radial nerve (SRN) commonly results in debilitating pain of the dorsoradial wrist. Symptom relief following SRN neurolysis is often incomplete or temporary due to recurrent perineural scarring. We performed a retrospective review with prospective follow-up of all patients with SRN neuropathy who were treated with neurolysis and nerve wrapping using an amnion-based allograft adhesion barrier over a one-year interval. Measured outcomes included pain rated by Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (QuickDASH) functional outcome scores. Three females satisfied inclusion. At mean follow-up of 28.9 months, all three patients exhibited improved pain (mean VAS change -4.7 ± 0.6), function (mean QuickDASH change -40 ± 5), and subjective satisfaction. No adverse events or reactions to the implanted tissue occurred. SRN entrapment neuropathy was safely and effectively treated with neurolysis and amnion nerve wrapping in this small series. Use of this technique for perineural scar prevention warrants additional study in larger groups of patients and in other upper extremity entrapment neuropathies.

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