Denervation
Loss of nerve supply / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Denervation is any loss of nerve supply regardless of the cause. If the nerves lost to denervation are part of the neuronal communication to a specific function in the body then altered or a loss of physiological functioning can occur.[1] Denervation can be caused by injury or be a symptom of a disorder like ALS,[2] post-polio syndrome,[3] or POTS.[4][5] Additionally, it can be a useful surgical technique to alleviate major negative symptoms, such as in renal denervation. Denervation can have many harmful side effects such as increased risk of infection and tissue dysfunction.[6]