How was that done, exactly? Were they just sort of clamped together? Some sort of special bonding device that encouraged synapse formation?
I had one of these placed in my hand after I severed the nerves in one of my fingers... It took about 1 year before I regained any feeling and 2 before I regained maximum nerve use.
* Before the accident the nerve was 100% (undamaged)
* Immediately after it was 0% (could not feel anything - including the sensation of heat)
* 1 year after ~20% (could feel the sensation of heat and firm presses)
* 2 years to now ~70% (could feel heat and soft presses)
I still only type with 7 of 8 fingers on the keyboard because I have a hard time determining the location of that one finger.
Stevo> "So barry, whats going on sunday avo, you wanna come over for a barbie".
Barry> Yeah, Nah Sorry mate, i got that thing at work, i'm fixing up a blokes arm.
Stevo> Just put it in a sling, no problems.
Barry> Nah this poor fella can't feel anything beneath his elbow!
Stevo> But all the bits are working
Barry> well they should be, just use some superglue to hold the bits and place, she'll be right ?