Nerve Regeneration
Regenerative medicine is an advancing field, and at University Plastic Surgeons, we are proud to be at the forefront in the latest developments in nerve regeneration in Memphis. At one time, there was little hope of restoring a damaged nerve, but modern techniques are being developed to achieve nerve regeneration. Are you suffering from nerve damage? We invite you to discover a clinic where nerve damage can be addressed with the latest developments in medical science, University Plastic Surgeons.
What is nerve regeneration?
The body has an amazing ability to heal itself, but only under certain conditions. When the nerves have been damaged, the body may need help to trigger natural regeneration. At University Plastic Surgeons, we offer our patients state-of-the-art, Memphis nerve regeneration treatments.
Throughout life, it is not uncommon for some peripheral nerve to be injured. Under normal circumstances, the body gets to work repairing a damaged nerve. A specific type of cell, called Schwann cells, produce the nerve’s protection, called the myelin sheath. After a nerve injury, the nerve fiber affected (called an axon), may be unable to send messages to the extremities. These axons will regenerate if the damage is not too extreme or the nerve not severed, and then covered again with the myelin sheath generated by the Schwann cells. These cells are highly effective but may not be able to restore protection to the entire nerve.
Triggering nerve regeneration with advanced nerve therapy
Plasma exchange: Plasma exchange essentially “cleans” your blood. Certain blood components are replaced with plasma from a donor. This treatment has been found to be effective for some neurological diseases.
TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation): Electrodes can be placed on the skin to deliver gentle electrical current to block nerve pain. The smaller nerve fibers are pain receptors. The TENS treatment stimulates the larger nerve fibers so that the sensation of pain is reduced.
Intravenous immune globulin: This treatment can treat some nerve disorders, including GBS and CIDP. This treatment has proven to be effective in promoting nerve healing and regeneration in certain patients.
Cell-based therapies: Grafted nerve cells can be placed to trigger nerve regeneration. Various types of cells can be used for these therapies, based upon the patient’s condition.
Why Choose University Plastic Surgeons for Nerve Regeneration Therapy?
Every specialist at University Plastic Surgeons is a member of the faculty at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine and are among the most respected medical professionals in the state. If you are suffering from nerve damage and require treatment, there is no better place to seek help than to speak with our team and find out what treatment could help you.
Nerve Regeneration Treatment in Memphis, TN
Due to the very complex nature of the nervous system and the inability of the nerves to spontaneously regenerate, nerve damage can result in challenging, long-term symptoms. Our team can assist you with the latest developments in nerve regeneration therapy with the goal of helping you lead a happier, healthier, more productive life. For more information about the various therapies we offer at University Plastic Surgeons, contact us for a private consultation and an evaluation to determine what can be done to assist you.
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(901) 350-4858
1068 Cresthaven Road, Suite 500
Memphis, Tennessee, 38119