What procedure is performed to suture a divided nerve?
a. Neurolysis
b. Neurectomy
c. Neurexeresis
d. Neurorrhaphy
ANS: D
A neurorrhaphy provides precise approximation of nerve ends to restore function. Primary repair takes place when the epineurium, or outer sheath, is sutured.
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