Nerve transfers and central nervous system control in brachial plexus and peripheral nerve injuries: towards a balanced reconstructive strategy

Gürsel Leblebicioğlu, Mariano Socolovsky, Tim Hems, Çiğdem Ayhan Kuru, Zeynep Tuna Emir, Ufuk Özcan

Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume): Journal of the British Society for Surgery of the Hand & Official Journal of the Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand

Published online on January 16, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume), Volume 51, Issue 6, Page 768-777, June 2026.
Introduction:We review the role of neuroplasticity in functional recovery after peripheral nerve transfers, with a focus on its contribution beyond simple restoration of muscle strength.Methods:A narrative review of the literature from the past three ...