Thumb Arthritis

Nerve Repair

Nerve repair surgery restores function to damaged nerves in your hand and upper extremity, helping you regain sensation, strength, and fine motor control. Our fellowship-trained hand surgeons use advanced microsurgical techniques to reconnect or graft damaged nerves, promoting healing and restoring your ability to perform daily activities.

Expert microsurgical nerve repair—comprehensive care from diagnosis to recovery.

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Don't let nerve damage limit your life. Our experienced hand surgeons will evaluate your condition and create a personalized treatment plan to restore function.
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Your Nerve Repair Treatment Options

At Synergy Health Partners, our fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity surgeons offer both non-surgical and advanced surgical nerve repair options. We'll work with you to determine the best approach based on the type, location, and severity of your nerve injury.
  • Fellowship-trained hand surgeons specializing in microsurgical nerve repair
  • Comprehensive diagnostic testing including nerve conduction studies
  • Advanced surgical techniques including nerve grafting and transfers
  • Integrated rehabilitation with specialized hand therapy

Non-Surgical Treatments

Start With the Least-Invasive Options

Most patients improve without surgery. Our team takes a conservative-first approach with treatments designed to reduce pain, improve strength, and prevent future flare-ups.

Non-Surgical Hand & Wrist Treatments

  • Specialized Hand Therapy Our certified hand therapists work with you to maintain range of motion, prevent contractures, and optimize function during nerve healing. Early intervention can significantly improve outcomes and prevent complications.
    • Range of motion exercises and splinting
    • Sensory re-education techniques
  • Nerve Stimulation Therapy Electrical nerve stimulation may help promote nerve regeneration and reduce pain in certain cases. This non-invasive treatment can be used alongside other therapies to enhance recovery.
    • Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
    • Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
  • Anti-Inflammatory Treatment Targeted medications and injections can reduce inflammation around damaged nerves, potentially improving function and reducing pain. This approach is often most effective in cases of nerve compression or early injury.
    • Corticosteroid injections
    • Oral anti-inflammatory medications
  • Activity Modification and Bracing Protective splinting and activity modifications can prevent further nerve damage while allowing partial healing in minor injuries. Our team will guide you through proper techniques to protect your healing nerve.
    • Custom protective splinting
    • Ergonomic modifications
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Many patients with minor nerve injuries experience significant improvement within 8-12 weeks of starting their personalized rehabilitation program.

Surgical Options

If Surgery is Right for You

Procedures are determined after evaluation—this list is for education only.
Nerve Repair

Watch how our fellowship-trained surgeons perform microsurgical nerve repair using advanced techniques and specialized equipment.

Surgical Hand & Wrist Procedures

  • Primary Nerve Repair For clean, acute nerve injuries, our surgeons can directly reconnect the nerve ends using microsurgical techniques. This procedure offers the best potential for complete recovery when performed within hours to days of injury.
  • Nerve Grafting When there's a gap between nerve ends, we use healthy nerve tissue from another part of your body to bridge the gap. This technique allows nerve regeneration across longer distances and is often successful in restoring function.
  • Nerve Transfer Surgery In cases where direct repair isn't possible, we can transfer a healthy, functioning nerve to restore critical functions like thumb movement or grip strength. This innovative technique can provide excellent functional outcomes even in complex cases.
  • Neurolysis When nerve compression or scar tissue is causing dysfunction, we can surgically release the nerve and remove constraining tissues. This procedure often provides immediate improvement in nerve function and sensation.
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Over 85% of our nerve repair patients experience significant improvement in sensation and function within 12-18 months of surgery.

What to Expect with Nerve Repair

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Comprehensive Evaluation

Your surgeon will perform a detailed examination and order nerve conduction studies or imaging to assess the extent and location of nerve damage.

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Surgical Planning

We'll discuss the best surgical approach for your specific injury, whether that's direct repair, grafting, or nerve transfer, and explain what to expect during recovery.

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Microsurgical Repair

Your procedure will be performed under magnification using specialized microsurgical instruments to ensure precise nerve reconnection and optimal healing conditions.

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Protected Healing Phase

Following surgery, you'll wear a protective splint for 3-4 weeks while the initial nerve healing occurs, with gentle range of motion exercises as directed.

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Progressive Rehabilitation

Our certified hand therapists will guide you through a comprehensive rehabilitation program focused on nerve regeneration, sensory re-education, and functional recovery.

REAL EXPERIENCES—FROM EVALUATION THROUGH RECOVERY.

What Patients Say

RW
Excellent care and concern from the time I was called into the room. He thoroughly explained my injury and what my options were. My best option was surgery which he performed 5 days later. He greeted me at the surgery center and explained the procedure that was going to take place. Surgery went well. Im on my way to a full recovery and very thankful to have crossed paths with Dr. Bohm and to have him for my care during this time. Also, the entire staff from my initial checkin to scheduling to follow-up care were all courteous, professional, and on point. Such a well organized team.

Rick W.

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Kyle Bohm took really good care of me and my situation he made me feel very comfortable while going through the process and explain everything to me. I 100% recommend Kyle Bloom and his staff for any procedure that you may have.

Dana T.

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I was very impressed with Dr. Bohm he took care of my son he was very professional he even fit me in with my schedule . I wanted to have the procedure done before school started and He fit me right in. I would definitely refer my friends and family . I'm glad I found him.

Rommy T.

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Excellent care and he really takes the time to explain everything and answer all your questions. I never felt rushed and he took the time to answer all my questions, no matter how silly I thought they were. Would highly recommend him.

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Dr. Bohm was very friendly and very intelligible with his answers to my questions. He laid out all the possible options I had for taking care of my problem. Loved it.

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Excellent doctor, I would recommend to everyone If he has a problem. He operated on me! He is excellent both as a doctor and as a man! He listens to you! He doesn't do anything in a hurry!

Igor P.

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Wait time to see doctor is very short. All the staff are very friendly. I would recommend Dr.Bohm he is very good doctor and surgery.

Justine G.

RP
Nice guy and a great hand surgeon. Capul tunnel release surgery went well and hand is feeling better. I recommend him to anyone experiencing hand or wrist problems

Richard P.

MB
Very good service all employees over there very good doctor good experience they are take care on the time no wait . Thanks everyone

mamun B.

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I am very happy with my appt. Dr. Kyle made me feel comfortable and like my minor problem was important.

Gwen S.

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Dr. Bohm is excellent at personal care. He fills you in on the complete details of your injury and let's you know your options going forward. Very positive friendly and knowledgeable.

Matthew F.

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Dr bohm and the whole staff here are friendly professionals and .make you fell so at ease . Beautiful facility. Beautiful people front front office to. All that work there . Highly recommended. Have 2 carpel tunnel surgery there . No issues .

keith U.

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Dr. Bohm was not only congenial but he knew right away what to do about my hand. When I came to him I had a "trigger" finger and now it is completely gone! He is an exceptional doctor that really knows his stuff. I have let everyone I know about this knowledgeable doctor. I give him a 10 star rating!!!!!!

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Dr. Bohm is very nice understanding caring and i will have my family and friends see him if something were to happen to them. DawnMarie

DawnMarie

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Dr Bohm and the staff were very caring and friendly. They answered all my questions and me made me feel comfortable .

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Had my first appointment with Dr Bohm. He was wonderful! Explain everything in detail and made a plan to help with my issues. I would recommend him to everyone!

Polina B.

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Dr. Kyle Bohm is Thorough (with a capital T). He has helped my husband and me with wrist injuries. Grateful for the way he explains everything. Bravo!

P.C.

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Everyone was very professional from the x-Ray technician the Dr.Assistant she explained everything so well so I understood the Doctor came in and took his time to explain all my options and the technician that explain the controller plus for right thumb was nice enough to show me how to put on the proper way as she put it on for me.

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I had surgery 3 months ago on my wrist. My scar is almost non-existent and my therapy is going well thanks to Dr. Bohm.

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I was treated for my broken wrist in a very timely manner. I was able to see Dr. Bohm the same day I injured it. I was able to have surgery within three days of seeing Dr. Bohm. The front desk, staff, nurses treated me very well. I am on my way to almost full use of my arm. I am having physical therapy here too, which is really helping me regain strength in my arm.

Mary K.

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5107 Rochester Rd Troy, MI 48085 • (855) 750-5757
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Sterling Heights

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35735 Mound Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48310 • (855) 750-5757
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5504 E. 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48071 • (586) 838-2035
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29275 Northwestern Hwy, #207, Southfield, MI 48034 • (855) 750-5757
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600 Fort St #100, Port Huron, MI 48060 • (855) 750-5757
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Surgery Center

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36622 Five Mile Rd, Suite 201, Livonia, MI 48154 • (855) 750-5757
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Livonia

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36622 Five Mile Rd, Suite 101, Livonia, MI 48154 • (855) 750-5757
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SPECIALIZED CARE

Why Choose Synergy?

Our fellowship-trained hand surgeons and certified hand therapists work together to provide comprehensive nerve repair care, from microsurgical reconstruction to specialized rehabilitation.
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