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  • Chronic Pain
  • Nerve Transfer
  • Peripheral Nerve Injuries

Peripheral Nerve Injury

Peripheral nerve injuries (PNIs) encompass a diverse group of disorders resulting from trauma, compression, ischemia, or iatrogenic causes that disrupt normal nerve structure and function. These injuries can lead to profound sensory and motor deficits, chronic pain, and long-term disability, particularly among young and working-age individuals. The severity of injury ranges from transient conduction block to complete nerve transection, as described by the Seddon, Sunderland, and Mackinnon classifications. Advances in microsurgical repair, nerve transfers, and targeted rehabilitation have significantly improved outcomes; however, timely diagnosis, accurate localization, and coordinated multidisciplinary management remain critical to maximizing functional recovery and minimizing complications. Clinicians participating in this course gain an in-depth understanding of the pathophysiology, classification, and clinical presentation of peripheral nerve injuries, as well as current diagnostic modalities and evidence-based management strategies. The course emphasizes practical surgical techniques, appropriate timing of intervention, and postoperative rehabilitation principles to optimize nerve regeneration and function. Participants also strengthen their skills in interprofessional communication and care coordination, learning strategies to reduce iatrogenic injury risk and improve patient education, adherence, and long-term outcomes. Ultimately, this course equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals with peripheral nerve injuries.

Credit & MOC Details

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Credit types

AAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 2 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 2 creditsNursingUp to 2 creditsPharmacyUp to 2 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABOS — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 2 pointsABA — Lifelong LearningUp to 2 pointsABPMR — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 2 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 pointsABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 2 pointsABOHNS — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 pointsABPMR — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 points

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Target Specialties

Cross-Specialty

Relevant across 10 specialties.

Pricing

Fee varies

This provider typically $49–98

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Listed by the provider

  • Article / monograph / reference
  • includes Online course / module
  • Credit · Up to 2 credits
  • MOC · Up to 2 points
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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