The Effect of Collagen Nerve Conduits Filled with Collagen-Glycosaminoglycan Matrix on Peripheral Motor Nerve Regeneration in a Rat Model

Abstract

Use of a nerve conduit filled with collagen-GAG matrix to bridge a motor or mixed nerve defect may result in superior functional motor recovery compared with commercially available empty collagen conduit. However, nerve autograft remains the gold standard for reconstruction of a segmental motor nerve defect.