About peripheral nerve
About our peripheral nerve consultant
Specialties
Peripheral Nerve Care,Private Neurosurgery in London: Peripheral Nerve
Works at
The Portland Hospital
The Wellington Hospital
The Wellington Hospital Elstree Waterfront
Peripheral Nerve Injury (PNI) Unit
More information about peripheral nerve injuries
Whether you're experiencing pain from a previous nerve injury, have lost sensation, or you've experienced a traumatic injury to a nerve, we can offer the highest levels of care.
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Function loss from old nerve injury
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When a nerve has been damaged many years before and has left the patient with permanent loss of function. in selected cases, the function can be partially restored by detaching muscles that perform another movement and redirecting them onto the paralysed muscles through surgery.
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Nerve pain
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Nerves branch out from the spinal cord to other parts of your body. These enable messages to travel from your brain to other parts of your body; it's down to this that we're able to run and walk. The nerves in your back carry messages about sensations and muscle controls to your brain. When these nerves...
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Peripheral neuropathy
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The peripheral nervous system is a network of nerves in your body. It controls your hands, feet and arms. Sometimes, these nerves can be damaged, leading to pain, weakness and numbness. This condition is known as peripheral nephropathy. It affects 1 in 10 people over the age of 55. If you're experiencing...
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Peripheral nerve tumours
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Nerve tumours can develop within your nerves. As the nerves carry vital signals from your brain to the muscles in your body (allowing you to move and feel sensations), tumours can lead to loss of movement and pain if malignant. In most cases, the tumours are benign and can be removed with surgery.
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Brachial plexus injury
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The brachial plexus is a group of five nerves which stem from the spinal cord in the neck. It connects the brain and spinal cord to the upper limb, allowing us movement and sensation. Brachial plexus injuries happen when the arm is forcefully pulled or stretched. Falls, motorbike and car accidents and...
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Correction of brachial plexus injuries in children
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This procedure aims to correct shoulder deformities in children caused by brachial plexus palsy — muscle weakness in the shoulder, arm and hand. This condition is caused by injury to the brachial plexus during birth. The brachial plexus is a group of nerve fibres stemming from the spine...
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Decompression and neurolysis of nerves
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Peripheral nerves serve the upper and lower parts of your body. Carpal tunnel syndrome (trapped nerve in the wrist) is a common example in the upper body and tarsal tunnel (trapped nerve in the ankle) is an example of the lower body. There are many causes of peripheral nerve damage. Traumatic impact,...
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Nerve repair
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Nerve repair surgery aims to restore feeling and muscle use in a damaged area — it's a complex and delicate surgery. Our nerves are like special cables which carry messages to our brain and other parts of the body. When a nerve becomes damaged or injured, it may stop sending these signals,...
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Resection of nerve tumours
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This procedure aims to remove peripheral nerve tumours as completely as possible, without damaging the nerve. Certain types of tumour (schwannomas) can be removed from the surface of a nerve, while others grow within a nerve (neurofibroma). In these cases, the nerve may be opened up so that the tumour...
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Repair of brachial plexus injury
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This procedure aims to reattach or repair one of of your brachial plexus nerves. The brachial plexus is a group of five nerves stemming from the spinal cord in the neck. It connects the brain and spinal cord to nerves in the shoulder and arms, allowing movement and sensation. You have one brachial...
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Nerve conduction studies
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Nerve conduction studies help measure the speed at which nerves send messages to the brain. This is done by placing electrodes on your skin. Your consultant then uses electrical activity to record how fast impulse moves along a nerve. The tests normally lasts no longer than one hour.
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Peripheral nerve release
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Peripheral nerves run from your central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) to control movement and sensation in your muscles and limbs. If a nerve becomes pinched due to an injury or condition, it can cause pain, tingling or a lack of sensation. A surgical procedure can relieve these symptoms.
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Lumbosacral plexus injury
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The lumbosacral plexus is a network of nerve fibres supplying the muscles of your lower limbs. It's located in your lower back, and forks into branches in front of the hip joint and down your legs. Damage, at birth or due to a trauma, to the lumbosacral plexus causes pain and weakness in the lower back....
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Lumbosacral plexus surgery
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The lumbosacral plexus is located in your lower back and pelvis, and forks into branches in front of the hip joint and down the front and back of your thighs and legs. This procedure repairs the lumbosacral plexus — a network of nerve fibres supplying the muscles of your lower limbs. Damage...
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Thoracic nerve decompression
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This procedure treats thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) — where compressed nerves and blood vessels between your collarbone and first rib cause neck and back pain and neurological problems such as numbness in the hand. Trauma such as a car accident, repetitive movement such as weight-lifting...
The Peripheral Nerve Injury Unit
Our peripheral nerve surgeon is a true pioneer in their field, holding highly regarded positions within London's teaching hospitals. The unit is led by renowned consultant Mr Marco Sinisi who provides the very latest treatments and the highest levels of expert care.
Book a peripheral nerve appointment
We're happy to help you make an appointment with Mr Marco Sinisi. We can also make imaging and outpatient physiotherapy appointments for you.
Call us today
020 7079 4344