Details of Repair of Digital Nerves

Repairing digital nerves (which provide sensation to the tip of the finger and sides of the finger) requires a surgical procedure that rebinds and reconnects disjointed ends of nerves in fingers.

• Reduced sensation in fingers
• Restricted movement of fingers

• Blood tests
• Imaging tests: X-ray, CT scan, MRI
• Other tests: Electromyography, Nerve conduction study

During this intricate surgery, incisions are made in the hand and the affected nerve is repaired with small stitches. A strip of plaster of paris might also be applied to hold the fingers in the right position and safeguard the repaired nerve.

• Infection
• Persistent numbness
• Bending of fingers