Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy & Peripheral Nerve Injury Recovery

Written By Dr Gary Dennis

Emerging research suggests Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) may play a supportive role in the management of perioperative peripheral nerve injury.

Peripheral nerve injuries can occur following:

  • Surgical procedures

  • Trauma

  • Compression injuries

  • Orthopaedic operations

  • Regional anaesthesia complications

These injuries may contribute to:

  • Pain

  • Weakness

  • Sensory changes

  • Delayed recovery

  • Reduced function and quality of life

At Cocoon, we support patients recovering from complex surgical and neurological challenges through clinically guided Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy programmes.

What Did The Research Review Find?

A 2023 scoping review published in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine explored the role of HBOT in peripheral nerve injury management.

The review highlighted the potential for HBOT to:

  • Support nerve tissue oxygenation

  • Reduce inflammation

  • Promote healing processes

  • Assist neurological recovery pathways

  • Support tissue repair following surgical injury

Peripheral nerves are highly sensitive to reduced oxygen supply and inflammation. HBOT may help support cellular recovery by increasing oxygen availability within damaged tissues.

Why Oxygen Matters In Nerve Healing

Nerve tissue requires:

  • Adequate oxygenation

  • Blood flow

  • Reduced inflammation

  • Cellular energy production

HBOT increases dissolved oxygen within plasma, helping deliver oxygen to compromised tissues that may otherwise struggle to heal efficiently.

This may be particularly relevant in:

  • Post-surgical recovery

  • Orthopaedic rehabilitation

  • Neurological recovery support

  • Complex wound and tissue healing cases

Research Reference

Brenna CT, Khan S, Katznelson R, Brull R. The role of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the management of perioperative peripheral nerve injury: a scoping review of the literature. Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine. 2023 Sep;48(9):443-453.DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2022-104113 Research link:
View Published Research Study

Learn More About Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Cocoon provides clinically guided HBOT programmes designed to support:

  • Surgical recovery

  • Neurological recovery

  • Tissue healing

  • Inflammation management

  • Recovery optimisation

Contact Cocoon

📞 022 067 2277
📧 info@cocoon.net.nz
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Dr Gary Dennis
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