Patient Journeys
Peripheral nerve injuries (PNIs) can cause people to live with chronic pain or loss of sensation significantly decreasing the qualify of life. PNIs can be the result of common injuries or swelling to accidents ranging from simple falls or cuts to traumatic injuries.
Due to the difficulty in diagnosing these injuries, patients can live for years with these injuries before they find the proper care. The GNF is working to shorten this time by raising awareness of these injuries. Below patients share their stories and what they have learned to help others.
Due to the difficulty in diagnosing these injuries, patients can live for years with these injuries before they find the proper care. The GNF is working to shorten this time by raising awareness of these injuries. Below patients share their stories and what they have learned to help others.
COREY - KITCHEN ACCIDENT
Meet Corey, a classically trained, French chef who injured her hand in a kitchen accident. This started her years-long journey to find care for her injured finger. Listen to Corey’s story to learn more about how she has found a team approach to care that has worked for her, and what she would recommend for patients going through a similar situation.
SOPHIA
Sophia has had a long road to diagnosis. She shares what she has learned through this process, how her peripheral nerve injury has impacted her life, and advice for others going through their own journey.