Peripheral nerve surgeries are specialized procedures aimed at repairing, reconstructing, or decompressing the peripheral nerves—those outside the brain and spinal cord. These nerves play a crucial role in transmitting signals between the central nervous system and the rest of the body, controlling movement, sensation, and autonomic functions.

Peripheral nerve surgeries are performed to restore function, alleviate pain, and improve the quality of life for patients suffering from nerve damage. The surgical approach depends on the type and extent of the injury. Common procedures include nerve repair, where the damaged nerve ends are sutured together; nerve grafting, where a healthy nerve from another part of the body is used to bridge a gap in a damaged nerve; and nerve decompression, where pressure on a nerve is relieved, often by removing a constricting tissue or bone. In some cases, nerve transfer surgery is performed, where a less important nerve is redirected to restore function to a more critical nerve that has been damaged.