Digital neural loops: classification and implications of variation in hand surgery.

Abstract:

BACKGROUND:The "neural loop" describes a digital artery passing through a digital nerve, after which both the structures progress distally to supply the digit. While rare, past descriptions refer to neural loops located around the common palmar digital arteries, with no reports of more distal loops. METHODS:We describe a case in which a distal neural loop was identified, with the ulnar proper palmar digital nerve (PPDN) to the long finger split, and reconstituted around the radial proper palmar digital artery (PPDA) to the ring finger. This variation was explored within the previously reported classification systems for such neural loops in the literature. RESULTS:Previously reported neural loops have been localized to the palm, without report of formation of a neural loop by the penetration of a PPDA. A new classification of neural loops is presented in this context on the basis of anatomical location. CONCLUSION:This new model, of separating neural loop position into anatomical levels, provides more information to the hand surgeon when dissecting and raising vascular pedicles for flaps reconstruction.

journal_name

J Reconstr Microsurg

authors

Niumsawatt V,Rozen WM

doi

10.1055/s-0033-1348899

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2014-01-01 00:00:00

pages

21-3

issue

1

eissn

0743-684X

issn

1098-8947

journal_volume

30

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