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epineural

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ep·i·neu·ral (p-nrl)
adj.
Located or positioned on a neural arch of a vertebra.

epineural [ep″ĭ-noor´al]
situated upon a neural arch.

epineural
situated upon a neural arch.

epineural capping
the surgical procedure of folding the epineurium over the proximal end of a transected nerve and suturing it in place helps to prevent the development of painful neuroma.


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Prevention of painful neuromas by epineural ligatures, flaps and grafts.
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