Median Nerve Injury Management

Clinical Management Considerations

• The American College of Radiology recommends immediate surgical exploration for nerve lacerations with loss of function, as this approach is associated with optimal outcomes 1, 2
• The American College of Radiology suggests that MRI with dedicated neurography sequences can improve visualization of injured nerves in cases of suspected traumatic nerve injury, although clinical examination typically suffices for complete lacerations 1, 2
• Early intervention (within days to weeks) is critical for optimal outcomes in nerve repair, with superior functional recovery associated with timely treatment 3