Alleviated Tension at the Repair Site Enhances Functional Regeneration: The Effect of Full Range of Motion Mobilization on the Regeneration of Peripheral Nerves???Histologic, Electrophysiologic, and Functional Results in a Rat Model

Abstract

Full range of motion mobilization may impede functional nerve recovery by significant endoneural collagenization and decreased angiogenesis at the nerve suture segment. Complete alleviation of in situ (pathophysiologic) tension at the nerve suture site seems to improve functional peripheral nerve regeneration.