Mingjie Yang1, Qilin Shi, Yudong Gu. 1. Department of Hand Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, P. R. China.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To review the recent development of extraplexal neurotization as a treatment for brachial plexus injuries. METHODS: Relevant literature was extensively reviewed. The new development, the advantages and disadvantages of extraplexal neurotization were comprehensively evaluated and analyzed. RESULTS: After many years of clinical research, great improvement in treatment of brachial plexus injuries was achieved. There were more donor nerves and better use of every donor nerve was made. CONCLUSION: Extraplexal neurotization is an effective treatment for brachial plexus injuries.
OBJECTIVE: To review the recent development of extraplexal neurotization as a treatment for brachial plexus injuries. METHODS: Relevant literature was extensively reviewed. The new development, the advantages and disadvantages of extraplexal neurotization were comprehensively evaluated and analyzed. RESULTS: After many years of clinical research, great improvement in treatment of brachial plexus injuries was achieved. There were more donor nerves and better use of every donor nerve was made. CONCLUSION: Extraplexal neurotization is an effective treatment for brachial plexus injuries.