The University of Utah peripheral nerve surgery program is one of the busiest neurosurgical peripheral nerve fellowships in the nation. 

In neurosurgery alone, we perform over 200 peripheral nerve surgeries per year, and over 400 with adjunct faculty. 

• Complex peripheral nerve injuries, including our regionally and nationally recognized multidisciplinary clinic for brachial plexus injuries and other complex peripheral nerve injuries
• Peripheral nerve tumors, including a dedicated neurofibromatosis clinic
• Complex entrapment syndromes
• Pain disorders
• CNS disorders that benefit from peripheral nerve surgery, especially reanimation after spinal cord injury and spasticity from CNS injuries

Minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques, including those for spine, are emphasized. Fellows perform diagnostic ultrasound and ultrasound-guided procedures to maximize training and develop a modern skillset. Clinical practice is integrated with neurology and plastic hand surgery–providing in-depth experience in electrodiagnostic studies and alternative and adjunctive procedures, like tendon transfers, free-functioning muscle transfer, fusions, and other.

Fellows participate in research involving either 

• Laboratory science, including traumatic peripheral nerve injuries
• Clinical science, including multiple clinical trials 

The Peripheral Nerve Surgery fellow has the opportunity to participate in endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery, with prior fellows having >200 cases / year.