Inventors:
Maria Siemionow - Shaker Heights OH, US
Krzysztof Siemionow - Shaker Heights OH, US
International Classification:
A61F 2/02, A61B 17/32
US Classification:
623 2372, 623 1111, 606170
Abstract:
Described herein is conduit material that causes minimal inflammatory reaction, and serves as a structural guide for regenerating nerve tissue (e.g., axons). Thus, the invention is directed to methods of treating a nerve injury in an individual in need thereof. The methods employ an isolated, naturally occurring epineural sheath, and can be used, for example, to regenerate nerve tissue in an individual in need thereof. Also provided herein is a device for harvesting an epineural sheath.