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The damage sustained by the nerves will determine the
classification of the injury. A 3-grade classification
of nerve injuries was developed that identified Axonotmesis
as a nerve injury that is considered a more severe disruption
of axons and surrounding endoneurial sheaths. The result
of an axonotmesis injury is motor, sensory, and autonomic
paralysis. Despite the axon damage, disruption of the endoneurial
sheath, perineurium, or epineurium does not present itself.
The result of damage to the axons with preservation of
the endoneurium, epineurium, Schwann cell tubes, and other
supporting structures makes recovery after suffering axonotmesis
in existence, though it can take many months. Depending
on the severity of the axonotmesis injury, full recovery
can take up to an entire year. The recovery is reliant
upon if the compressing force is removed in a timely fashion
and if the axon is able to regenerate.
Effects of nerve injuries like axonotmesis can be extremely
frightening when occurring in live birth. Not all birth
related injuries are preventable, but with advances in
the delivery process, there are many precautions that are
taken to best ensure the lowest level of risk for injury.
The failure for medical professionals to issue adequate
care may be considered negligence in some instances.
If an injury such as axonotmesis has occurred, it is always
advised to contact a legal expert. Not every case will
develop into a strong claim, but a lawyer will be able
to identify if a strong case exists and then to notify
you of your legal rights and options. The ability to pursue
legal action is both a right and responsibility by compensating
those unrightfully injured and helping to prevent any other
injuries from occurring in the future. Please contact
us for more information on axonotmesis.
Additional Information on Axonotmesis:
Congress of Neurological Surgeons -
Diagnosis and Management of Peripheral Nerve Injury and Entrapment.
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