What is neurolysis?

Neurolysis refers specifically to the destruction of nerve tissue or the breaking up of perineural adhesions. This procedure is often performed to relieve pain or restore function by eliminating obstructions that may be compressing a nerve. By addressing adhesions or problematic nerve tissue, neurolysis can alleviate pressure and promote healing, which might not be achievable through simple repair or reconstruction techniques.

The other options describe different aspects of nerve treatment: repairing damaged nerves focuses on fixing the structural integrity of the nerve, improving nerve function after an injury is about enhancing recovery, and reconstructing nerve pathways involves the surgical re-establishment of nerve connections. However, these do not capture the essence of what neurolysis specifically entails, which is centered around the destruction or disruption of pathological nerve conditions rather than reconstruction or enhancement.