[Recent development of extraplexal neurotization as a treatment for brachial plexus injuries].
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.
Yang
Mingjie
M
Department of Hand Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, P. R. China.
Shi
Qilin
Q
Gu
Yudong
Y
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