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The Global Nerve Foundation advances and promotes excellence in nerve care

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The Global Nerve Foundation advances and promotes excellence in nerve care

What are Peripheral Nerves?

Peripheral nerves connect the Central Nervous System (CNS) which include the brain and spinal cord, to the rest of the body. The peripheral nerves make up the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) which includes all the nerves in your body from the top of our head to the tips of our toes. These nerves send messages from the brain and spinal cord to the muscles that control the movement of limbs. Peripheral nerves also send sensory information from our body and limbs, such as heat, cold, or pain to the central system nervous system. When these peripheral nerves are damaged, patients can experience loss of extremity function, numbness, or chronic pain sensation. Literature report that more than 90% of upper extremity (arm, wrist, hand) peripheral nerve injuries are missed in the ER.1 People sometimes live with these untreated injuries and decreased quality of life for the rest of their lives. However, treatments are available for many types of peripheral nerve injuries.

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What are Peripheral Nerves?

Peripheral nerves connect the Central Nervous System (CNS) which include the brain and spinal cord, to the rest of the body. The peripheral nerves make up the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) which includes all the nerves in your body from the top of our head to the tips of our toes. These nerves send messages from the brain and spinal cord to the muscles that control the movement of limbs. Peripheral nerves also send sensory information from our body and limbs, such as heat, cold, or pain to the central system nervous system. When these peripheral nerves are damaged, patients can experience loss of extremity function, numbness, or chronic pain sensation. Literature report that more than 90% of upper extremity (arm, wrist, hand) peripheral nerve injuries are missed in the ER.1 People sometimes live with these untreated injuries and decreased quality of life for the rest of their lives. However, treatments are available for many types of peripheral nerve injuries.

WHY I SUPPORT THE GNF

Join Us to Improve the Lives of People with Peripheral Nerve Problems

WHY I SUPPORT THE GNF

Join Us to Improve the Lives of People with Peripheral Nerve Problems

Resources

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PUBLIC WEBINARS

Our experts continue to give free educational webinars about nerve problems and finding care. 

FINDING CARE

Use our Member Directory to find care for your peripheral nerve problems. You can filter the directory based on diagnoses or type of injury.

CLINICAL TRIALS

We have partnered with CareBox to help individuals find potential clinical trials that they could qualify for or participate in. Visit our clinical trial page to learn more and complete a questionnaire to learn more about trials taking place and how you can enroll.

CLINICAL TRIALS

We will be partnering with CareBox to help individuals find potential clinical trials that they could qualify for or participate in. Visit our clinical trial page to learn more and complete a questionnaire to learn more about trials taking place and how you can enroll.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Foot and Ankle Pain – Webinar Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Speakers: Shari Moore, DPM, Kevin Powers, DPM, Kent DiNucci , DPM
Summary: Do you have foot and/or ankle pain? Join the Global Nerve Foundation and our expert panel to learn more about the nerves in your lower leg, causes of pain, and how to find care.
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