title: Evidence and techniques in rehabilitation following nerve injuries.
abstract: Following upper extremity peripheral nerve injury and surgery, rehabilitation is essential to optimize sensorimotor function and outcome. This review presents the evidence and related literature regarding a few key topics related to rehabilitation following peripheral nerve injury and surgery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, 399 Bathurst Street, EW2-422, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 2S8, Canada. Christine.novak@uhn.ca
authors.forename: Christine B
authors.initials: CB
authors.lastname: Novak
authors.forename: Rebecca L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: von der Heyde
mesh_terms: D004185:Disability Evaluation; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy; D006225:Hand / Q000294:innervation* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000294:innervation; D016067:Nerve Transfer; D063868:Patient Outcome Assessment; D059348:Peripheral Nerve Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D020127:Recovery of Function / Q000502:physiology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
keywords: Hand therapy; Rehabilitation; Treatment