Find out if nerve repair may be right for you
Living with nerve damage can significantly impact many aspects of your life. If you’re living with numbness, loss of movement or even pain, a nerve injury could be the cause.
Nerve repair is possible. See whether nerve repair may be an option.
Results vary.
This quiz is for educational purposes only, does not provide a diagnosis, and is not medical advice.
What causes nerve damage?
Traumatic injuries can cause a nerve to get crushed, stretched, bruised or cut. Some examples include:
- Severe cuts (such as slicing your hand with a knife)
- Falling through glass
- Gunshot wound
- Blunt trauma (such as air bag impact in a car accident)
Nerves run throughout our bodies. They can be cut, compressed or stretched during surgery. Some surgeries that may result in nerve damage include:
- Fracture repair
- Orthopedic surgery
- Tumor removal
- Dental or oral surgery
- Joint replacement
- Mastectomy
Nerve compression injuries occur when a nerve is squeezed or pressed by surrounding tissues. They might occur after repetitive motions, trauma or another injury where the nerve becomes continually inflamed or irritated. Commonly affected nerves are the median nerve (carpal tunnel syndrome), ulnar nerve (cubital tunnel syndrome) and peroneal nerve. Symptoms can include:
- Muscle weakness
- Burning or tingling sensation
- Numbness
- Pain
Amputation from an injury or surgical procedure can result in stump pain associated with nerve damage that goes unrecognized or isn’t properly repaired. Symptoms may include:
- Sensitivity to touch or temperature
- Residual limb pain
- Burning pain
Learn about the types of surgeons trained to repair damaged nerves
Talk to someone who understands
A short quiz can help determine if you might be a candidate for nerve repair. If you are, you can talk to a nerve education coordinator who is a trained professional with healthcare experience. They can answer your questions and connect you to surgeons who may be able to help.