The peripheral nerves can be assessed by examining the sensory and motor function. The heavily myelinated neurons carry different types of information with faster conduction velocities than smaller, unmyelinated neurons. In addition, these nerves carry information from mechanosensory organs such as the Meissner corpuscles, Merkel discs, Pacinian corpuscles, and Ruffini endings to provide sensory information. Regardless of receptors or nerve fibers, nerves can be damaged due to demyelination and can be examined for the harm sustained to the layers of the nerve sheath and connective tissues. Neurapraxia is the mildest form of inflammatory injury, whereas neurotmesis is a severe peripheral nerve injury due to the complete transection of axons.
Here’s an informative session as a part of the Neuropathy Awareness Week 2022, where Prof. Dr. Satish Khadilkar , Dr. Neeta Mehta Shah , Dr.…
