Nerve transfers and central nervous system control in brachial plexus and peripheral nerve injuries: toward 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), Ahead of Print.
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 ...