title: [Recent development of extraplexal neurotization as a treatment for brachial plexus injuries].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To review the recent development of extraplexal neurotization as a treatment for brachial plexus injuries.
  
  
  METHODS
  Relevant literature was extensively reviewed. The new development, the advantages and disadvantages of extraplexal neurotization were comprehensively evaluated and analyzed.
  
  
  RESULTS
  After many years of clinical research, great improvement in treatment of brachial plexus injuries was achieved. There were more donor nerves and better use of every donor nerve was made.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Extraplexal neurotization is an effective treatment for brachial plexus injuries.
authors.affiliation: Department of Hand Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, P. R. China.
authors.forename: Mingjie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Yang
authors.forename: Qilin
authors.initials: Q
authors.lastname: Shi
authors.forename: Yudong
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Gu
mesh_terms: D000055:Accessory Nerve / Q000601:surgery; D001917:Brachial Plexus / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D007367:Intercostal Nerves / Q000601:surgery; D016067:Nerve Transfer / Q000379:methods*; D010791:Phrenic Nerve / Q000601:surgery; D013127:Spinal Nerves / Q000601:surgery