Orvosi hetilap
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The author summarizes the most important data about the development of reconstructive techniques of nerve injuries in the hand based on literature references and the author's own experience in the past decades. A new bulk of knowledge turned into a common property related to the micro- and macroanatomic structure of peripheral nerves, the process of nerve regeneration, and the technical conditions of nerve reconstructive operations. ⋯ After a critical review of literature data, the author reports his own experience and sketches the coming possible roads. A detailed list of references is also provided for those who are interested in the field.