They Told Me I’d Never Move My Wrist Again | Wrist Denervation & RPNI Surgery

After re-injuring her wrist at work, Betina was told by an orthopedic surgeon that her only option was a total wrist fusion — a procedure that would have permanently taken away her wrist motion. Instead, she sought a second opinion with Dr. Oren Michaeli, a hand, nerve, and microsurgeon specializing in complex peripheral nerve reconstruction. Rather than fusing the wrist, Dr. Michaeli performed a total wrist denervation with RPNIs (Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interfaces) — a nerve-sparing technique that relieves pain while preserving motion. Within weeks, Betina regained her ability to bend, rotate, and use her wrist pain-free for the first time in years. Watch her inspiring story and hear Dr. Michaeli explain the case, step-by-step. 🔹 Dr. Oren Michaeli, DO Hand, Nerve & Microsurgeon The Brachial Plexus & Peripheral Nerve Center – Englewood Cliffs, NJ 📱 Follow us on Instagram: @drorenmichaeli