Bionic reconstruction to restore hand function after brachial plexus injury: a case series of three patients

Brachial plexus injuries can permanently impair hand function, yet present surgical reconstruction provides only poor results. Here, we present for the first time bionic reconstruction; a combined technique of selective nerve and muscle transfers, elective amputation, and prosthetic rehabilitation to regain hand function.Between April 2011, and May 2014, three patients with global brachial plexus injury including lower root avulsions underwent...