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Research interests
My clinical/research interest includes over 30 years of experience in the investigation of peripheral nerve injury and regeneration. My clinical practice is solely devoted to the treatment of peripheral nerve injury. My clinical and research experience includes performing the first clinical nerve allograft procedure, establishment of the factors critical for nerve regeneration through nerve allografts, and the systematic development of a series of metrics used to experimentally assess and quantify peripheral nerve regeneration. I've established both the Center for Nerve Injury and Paralysis and the Peripheral Nerve Surgical Research Laboratory at Washington University.
Clinical interests
Peripheral nerve surgery in hand/upper extremity and lower extremity, carpal tunnel syndrome, tarsal tunnel syndrome, thoracic outlet syndrome, brachial plexus, cumulative trauma disorder, nerve transplant, nerve compression, facial palsy, hand and upper extremity disorders and injuries
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Discussion: Spinal Accessory Nerve Injury in Patients with Brachial Plexus Injury: Prevalence, Predisposing Factors, and Spontaneous Recovery
Johnson, A. R., Said, A. M., Kahn, L. C. & Mackinnon, S. E., Jan 2026, In: Plastic and reconstructive surgery. 157, 1, p. 185-187 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An Updated Evaluation of the Management of Nerve Gaps: Autographs, Allografts, and Nerve Transfers
Johnson, A. R., Wu, K. & Mackinnon, S. E., Jan 1 2025, 50 Landmark Papers every Plastic Surgeon Should Know. CRC Press, p. 112-116 5 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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A Video-Based Learning Module Is an Effective Way to Teach the Interpretation of Preoperative Electrodiagnostic Studies
Taylor, R. L., Zhang, J. K., Patterson, J. M. M., Llaneras, N. S., Pripotnev, S., Wu, K. Y. & Mackinnon, S. E., Jun 1 2025, In: Plastic and reconstructive surgery. 155, 6, p. 1024-1032 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Brachial Gunshot Wounds: Injury Patterns and Considerations for Managing the Abnormal Neurological Examination
Chi, D., Tandon, D., Evans, A. G., Brown, D. J., Payne, R. M., Van Handel, A. C., Shim, K. G., Mackinnon, S. E. & Pet, M. A., May 2025, In: Hand. 20, 3, p. 453-462 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Compression of the Ulnar Nerve by the Arcade of Struthers: Look and You Shall Find
Elmaraghi, S., Taylor, R., Tung, I., Patterson, M. M. & Mackinnon, S. E., Jun 2025, In: Hand Therapy. 20, 4, p. 579-587 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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