Over the past 20 years, a paradigm shift toward the use of nerve transfers in peripheral
nerve surgery has occurred. This shift has brought about a plethora of research and …

Cortical mapping and relearning are key factors in optimizing patient outcome following
motor nerve transfers. To maximize function following nerve transfers, the rehabilitation …

Peripheral nerve injuries are devastating injuries and can result in physical impairments,
poor functional outcomes and high levels of disability. Advances in our understanding of …

While upper limb nerve transfers were first described and performed several years ago, they
have seen expanded use in the past 20 years. Initially indicated for surgical repair of …

Brachial plexus and peripheral nerve injuries lead to significant upper extremity dysfunction
and disability. Traditionally, both have been treated with nerve grafting when a tensionless …

Nerve transfers are key components of the surgeon's armamentarium in brachial plexus and
complex nerve reconstruction. Advantages of nerve transfers are that nerve regeneration …

Nerve injuries above the elbow are associated with a poor prognosis, even with prompt
repair and appropriate rehabilitation. The past 2 decades have seen the development of …

Nerve transfer surgery is an important new addition to the treatment paradigm following
nerve trauma. The following rehabilitation plan has been developed over the past 15 years …

Nerve transfer has become a common and often effective reconstructive strategy for
proximal and complex peripheral nerve injuries of the upper limb. This case-based …

Nerve transfer surgery involves using a working, functional nerve with an expendable or
duplicated function as a donor to supply axons and restore function to an injured recipient …