About this Research Topic
With advances in microsurgery and a better understanding of neuroplasticity and its implications on rehabilitation, several new concepts for the treatment of nerve injuries were established in the last decade. They led to better clinical outcomes, allowing to re-establish function in conditions that might have been deemed hopeless in the past. Based on their success, these techniques are currently investigated in further neurological conditions as spinal cord injury or stroke - either as stand-alone interventions or combined with others. Here, we seek to explore this emerging field from basic science to clinical applications and their outcomes.
The goal of this Research Topic is to highlight and promote studies looking at the rehabilitation after nerve injuries as well as the medical treatment of other neurological conditions with nerve transfers. While treatment options and expected recovery might vary, treatment after nerve injuries and/or surgery of peripheral nerves share many commonalities. Here we seek to bring together studies from any discipline that examine the topic from basic physiology to surgical concepts and interventions in physical and occupational therapy.
Contributions to this Research Topic can be from any rehabilitation-related discipline when focusing on nerve injury or other conditions that can be treated by nerve transfers and adequate rehabilitation. Apart from brachial plexus injuries and peripheral nerve damage, pathologies may also include trauma, spinal cord injury, stroke, tumours, or degenerative diseases. Authors are not limited to any specific rehabilitation method or technology.
The goal of this Research Topic is to highlight and promote studies looking at the rehabilitation after nerve injuries as well as the medical treatment of other neurological conditions with nerve transfers. While treatment options and expected recovery might vary, treatment after nerve injuries and/or surgery of peripheral nerves share many commonalities. Here we seek to bring together studies from any discipline that examine the topic from basic physiology to surgical concepts and interventions in physical and occupational therapy.
Contributions to this Research Topic can be from any rehabilitation-related discipline when focusing on nerve injury or other conditions that can be treated by nerve transfers and adequate rehabilitation. Apart from brachial plexus injuries and peripheral nerve damage, pathologies may also include trauma, spinal cord injury, stroke, tumours, or degenerative diseases. Authors are not limited to any specific rehabilitation method or technology.
Keywords: Rehabilitation, Nerve injury, Nerve transfer, Neurotisation, Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy
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