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This volume of International Review of Neurobiology brings together cutting-edge research on Tissue Engineering of the Peripheral Nerve.

Table of Contents

The Use of Chitosan-Based Scaffold to Enhance Regeneration in the Nervous System
S. Gnavi, C.Barwig, T. Freier, K. Haarstert-Talini, C. Grothe and S. Geuna

Interfaces with the Peripheral Nerve for the Control of Neuroprostheses
Jaume del Valle and Xavier Navarro

The Use of Shock Waves in Peripheral Nerve Regeneration: New Perspectives?
Thomas Hausner and Antal Nógrádi

Phototherapy and Nerve Injury: Focus on Muscle Response
Shimon Rochkind, Stefano Geuna and Asher Shainberg

Electrical Stimulation for Promoting Peripheral Nerve Regeneration
Kirsten Haastert-Talini and Claudia Grothe

Role of Physical Exercise for Improving Posttraumatic Nerve Regeneration
Paulo A.S. Armada-da-Silva, Cátia Pereira, Sandra Amado and António Prieto Veloso

The Role of Timing in Nerve Reconstruction
Lars B. Dahlin

Future Perspectives in Nerve Repair and Regeneration

P. Tos, G. Ronchi, S. Geuna and B. Battiston