Upper limb Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Peripheral Nerve Surgeon in Princeton, NJ
Princeton Rejuvenation Institute provides expert upper limb peripheral nerve surgery in Princeton NJ, performed by top-rated board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jamie R. Wisser MD FACS. Peripheral nerve surgery addresses nerve compression, injury, and dysfunction in the arm, forearm, wrist, and hand — restoring sensation, motor function, grip strength, and quality of life. Related structural hand and wrist conditions are addressed through our reconstructive hand and wrist surgery program. Patients from East Windsor, Cranbury NJ, and across NY trust our practice for expert, compassionate nerve surgery care. Explore all body procedures.
What Is Upper Limb Peripheral Nerve Surgery?
Peripheral nerve surgery addresses disorders of the nerves supplying the arm, forearm, wrist, and hand. When injured, compressed, or diseased, peripheral nerves cause pain, weakness, numbness, tingling, and loss of fine motor function — significantly impacting daily activities, work performance, and quality of life. Surgical intervention repairs, releases, reconstructs, or grafts damaged nerves to restore normal upper limb function as completely as possible.
What Conditions Does Peripheral Nerve Surgery Treat?
- Carpal tunnel syndrome — median nerve compression at the wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome — ulnar nerve compression at the elbow
- Radial tunnel syndrome — radial nerve compression in the forearm
- Peripheral nerve injuries from trauma, laceration, or crush
- Brachial plexus injuries
- Peripheral nerve tumors — neuromas, schwannomas
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Post-surgical nerve pain and neuromas
How Is Peripheral Nerve Surgery Performed?
Surgical technique is matched to the specific nerve condition. Techniques include: nerve decompression (releasing compressed tissue around the nerve); nerve repair (suturing divided nerve ends); nerve grafting (bridging gaps with donor nerve from elsewhere in the body); neurolysis (freeing nerves from surrounding scar tissue); and nerve transfer (rerouting a functional nerve to restore priority motor or sensory function). For hand and wrist structural conditions, see our reconstructive hand and wrist surgery page.
How Long Does Peripheral Nerve Recovery Take?
Nerve recovery is slower than most other surgical recovery processes. Peripheral nerves regenerate at approximately one millimeter per day — meaning that nerves injured near the shoulder may take a year or more to regenerate down to the hand. Simple decompression procedures like carpal tunnel release allow return to light activities within one to two weeks. Complex nerve reconstruction requires longer recovery, specialized splinting, and intensive occupational therapy over many months.
What Role Does Rehabilitation Play?
Rehabilitation is as important as surgery in achieving the best nerve recovery outcomes. Dr. Wisser collaborates with Good Shepherd Penn Partners rehabilitation specialists in East Windsor NJ — providing comprehensive occupational therapy, sensory re-education, and motor rehabilitation programs tailored to each patient's specific nerve condition and recovery stage.
Schedule Your Nerve Surgery Consultation in Princeton NJ
Princeton Rejuvenation Institute is a top-rated #1 reconstructive surgery practice in Princeton NJ, serving East Windsor NJ, Cranbury NJ, and patients across NY. Schedule your consultation or call (609) 448-4000.
