Assessment of Somatosensory Reorganization by Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging After Hand Replantation

Conclusions There seems to be a real reversible dynamic plasticity under the balance of inhibitory and excitatory influences exerted on the cortical neurons. Any disruption of this balance requires the brain to adapt to the new circumstances to reestablish the hand as a functioning part of the body.
Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Transplantation Surgery and Research Source Type: research