Vascularized composite allotransplant (VCA) offers functional, social, and quality of life improvements for patients who have exhausted traditional reconstructive options. Unlike solid organ transplant, VCA success is not only based upon the quality of perfusion and level of immunosuppression, but also on the success of nerve regeneration within the transplanted part. This paper will summarize the present state of peripheral nerve regeneration in the context of VCA and will explore the latest research advances that will affect the future of the field. These advances offer promising future strategies to improve patient outcomes in VCA.
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