Objective 　To observe the effect of comprehensive rehabilitation in patients with peripheral nerve injuries after the Wenchuan earthquake.
Methods 　A total of 24 cases of peripheral nerve injuries who were admitted to the Rehabilitation Center for Earthquake Victims of West China Hospital of Sichuan University were treated with comprehensive rehabilitation, including exercise therapy, acupuncture therapy, functional electrical stimulation, and occupational therapy (mainly sensory training and wearing orthosis). After 30 treatment sessions, patient motor and sensory function, upper limb functional activity, and electrodiagnostic parameters were evaluated. Meanwhile, concomitant injuries were also recorded.
Results 　As for the recovery of motor and sensory functions, the effective rate was 41.66%. The difference in the scores of upper limb functional activities was statistically significant before and after treatment (P lt;0.01). As assessed by electromyogram and nerve conduction velocity, the response rate was 87.50%. Patients with more concomitant injuries were likely to have slower recovery.
Conclusion 　 Comprehensive rehabilitation is appropriate and effective for patients with peripheral nerve injuries after the Wenchuan earthquake.

Citation： JIANG Hua,YANG Yonghong,YU Yong. Therapeutic Effect of Comprehensive Rehabilitation in Patients with Peripheral Nerve Injuries after the Wenchuan Earthquake: A Report of 24 Cases. Chinese Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine, 2008, 08(12): 1056-1059. doi: 10.7507/1672-2531.20080235 Copy