Assessing the efficacy of ultrasound-guided platelet-rich plasma on nerve regeneration and functional outcomes in forearm peripheral nerve injuries: a retrospective observational study.

Qing Li, Cong Zou, Wenjie Liu, Lingling Zuo, Hui Long, Wei Gao, Bin Liu

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Qing LiDepartment of Pain Treatment, The Second Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China.

Cong ZouDepartment of Pain Treatment, The Second Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China.

Wenjie LiuDepartment of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China.

Lingling ZuoDepartment of Blood Transfusion, The Second Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China.

Hui LongDepartment of Rehabilitation, The Second Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China.

Wei GaoDepartment of Rehabilitation, The Second Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China.

Bin LiuDepartment of Rehabilitation, The Second Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China.

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Background: This study evaluates the efficacy of ultrasound-guided platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment in promoting nerve regeneration and improving functional outcomes in patients with peripheral nerve injuries (PNI) of the forearm. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 183 patients diagnosed with unilateral forearm median or ulnar nerve injuries, classified as grade II or III according to the Sunderland system. Patients were divided into a conventional rehabilitation group ( Results: Post-treatment, the PRP group demonstrated a significantly larger nerve cross-sectional diameter ( Conclusion: Ultrasound-guided PRP treatment significantly enhances nerve regeneration and functional recovery in patients with forearm PNI compared to conventional rehabilitation alone, suggesting its potential as an effective adjunctive therapy.

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disability evaluationmedian nerveperipheral nerve injuriesplatelet-rich plasmaulnar nerveultrasonography

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PMID42518948

DOI10.3389/fneur.2026.1787289

PMCPMC13381487

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