The purpose of our project is to determine if incorporating preventative surgical techniques such as regenerative peripheral nerve interfaces (RPNI) into sural nerve biopsy can reduce the incidence of symptomatic neuroma formation. Findings from this study will inform best practice guidelines and can dramatically impact patient care, improve patient quality of life, and reduce the number of required repeat operations.
Patient 18 years old and older who are referred for sural nerve and muscle biopsy to the University of British Columbia Division of Plastic Surgery from January 2025 onwards for diagnostic or prognostic clarification of a medical condition.
Patients with previous nerve trauma (traumatic injury, surgery, or repeat biopsy) of biopsied nerve.