Yvette (54) a journalist from Kent, started experiencing pain in her hip seven years ago in 2015. An ex-national gymnast who had been incredibly active and flexible her whole life, Yvette felt concerned about the growing discomfort impacting her quality of life, and so sought help from her GP.
Function loss from old nerve injury
LOSS OF MOVEMENT, STABILITY AND GRIP
Our leading peripheral nerve surgeon can treat historic nerve injuries, restoring function and relieving pain
About function loss
When a nerve has been damaged many years before and has left the patient with permanent loss of function. in selected cases, the function can be partially restored by detaching muscles that perform another movement and redirecting them onto the paralysed muscles through surgery.
Need to know
The main symptom of function loss from an old nerve injury is paralysis.
Longstanding and permanent nerve damage causes lack of movement, which in itself is diagnostic. At times, EMG and nerve conduction studies might be requested to confirm the quality of the muscles that need to be transferred.
Through surgery, less essential muscles are detached from the bone and redirected onto a new one to restore some of the lost movement.
Mr Marco Sinisi - Peripheral Nerve Specialist
At HCA Healthcare UK, we work with leading consultants to enable access to the the latest techniques and treatment.
Mr Marco Sinisi is our lead consultant for Peripheral Nerve Injuries based at The Wellington Hospital. Mr Sinisi has a comprehensive knowledge of nerve injuries and has experience in a wide range of nerve problems from trauma through to sports injuries. He is experienced in managing complex nerve conditions as well as performing complex nerve operations.
Patient stories
Yvette's story: From back pain to hip replacement surgery
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