The role of mirror mechanism in the recovery, maintenance, and acquisition of motor abilities

G Rizzolatti, M Fabbri-Destro, A Nuara, R Gatti… - Neuroscience & …, 2021 - Elsevier
While it is well documented that the motor system is more than a mere implementer of motor
actions, the possible applications of its cognitive side are still under-exploited, often …

Review of rehabilitation protocols for brachial plexus injury

H Li, J Chen, J Wang, T Zhang, Z Chen - Frontiers in Neurology, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Brachial plexus injury (BPI) is one of the most serious peripheral nerve injuries, resulting in
severe and persistent impairments of the upper limb and disability in adults and children …

[HTML][HTML] Evidence-based approach to timing of nerve surgery: a review

BJ MacKay, CT Cox, IL Valerio… - Annals of plastic …, 2021 - journals.lww.com
Events causing acute stress to the health care system, such as the COVID-19 pandemic,
place clinical decisions under increased scrutiny. The priority and timing of surgical …

Transcranial direct current stimulation and mirror therapy for neuropathic pain after brachial plexus avulsion: a randomized, double-blind, controlled pilot study

CM Ferreira, CD De Carvalho, R Gomes… - Frontiers in …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Introduction: Although transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and mirror therapy (MT)
have benefits in combating chronic pain, there is still no evidence of the effects of the …

Assessment, patient selection, and rehabilitation of nerve transfers

EA Bateman, J Larocerie-Salgado, DC Ross… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Peripheral nerve injuries are common and can have a devastating effect on physical,
psychological, and socioeconomic wellbeing. Peripheral nerve transfers have become the …

[HTML][HTML] Dynamic changes of excitatory and inhibitory synapses in layer II/III of the primary motor cortex after peripheral nerve repair

J Song, A Yusufu, J Sun, H Zhou, H Chen, D Liu… - Neuroscience, 2025 - Elsevier
Peripheral nerve injury disrupts communication between the primary motor cortex (M1) and
the target muscle, leading to alterations in synaptic plasticity within the lesion projection …

Plastic changes in pain and motor network induced by chronic burn pain

SY Joo, C Park, YS Cho, CH Seo, SH Ohn - Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021 - mdpi.com
Musculoskeletal diseases with chronic pain are difficult to control because of their
association with both central as well as the peripheral nervous system. In burn patients …

[HTML][HTML] Tactile Perception of the Hand in Children with an upper Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy

SM Buitenhuis, W Pondaag, R Wolterbeek… - Archives of Physical …, 2023 - Elsevier
Objective To investigate factors that cause impairment of hand function in children with an
upper Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy (NBPP), we performed an in-depth analysis of tactile …

Evaluation of Rehabilitation Techniques for Traumatic Ulnar Nerve Injuries After Surgical Repair: A Systematic Review

D Sim, KT Kuo, W Rodriguez-Silva, S Seal… - Annals of plastic …, 2024 - journals.lww.com
Background Traumatic ulnar nerve injuries often result in significant loss of motor and
sensory function, negatively impacting patients' quality of life. Physical rehabilitation is …

The Muscle Shortening Maneuver: a noninvasive approach to the treatment of peroneal nerve injury. A case report

D Longo, L Ammannati, D Melchiorre… - … theory and practice, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Background The treatment of peripheral nerve injuries is a debated topic. The Muscle
Shortening Maneuver (MSM), a physiotherapy approach, is noninvasive and free of side …