[Advances of functional electrical stimulation in treatment of peripheral nerve injuries].
OBJECTIVE
To review the advances of functional electrical stimulation (FES) in treatment of peripheral nerve injuries.


METHODS
By index of recent literature, the measures of stimulation, the mechanisms of FES and unsolved problems were evaluated and analyzed.


RESULTS
Great advances have been made in the treatment of peripheral nerve injuries. It can not only enhance the regeneration of injured peripheral nerve, but also prevent muscular atrophy.


CONCLUSIONS
FES is an effective treatment for peripheral nerve injuries.
Lin
Sen
S
Department of Hand Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, P R China.
Xu
Jianguang
J
D004558:Electric Stimulation / Q000379:methods; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009416:Nerve Regeneration; D020127:Recovery of Function; D020196:Trauma, Nervous System / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy*