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Traumatic brachial plexus lesions (TBPL) patients show altered brain activity and connectivity. Bionic hand reconstruction may help restore function by influencing these neural changes.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Traumatic brachial plexus lesions (TBPL) can cause lasting hand dysfunction.
  • Bionic prosthetics offer a solution for restoring prehensile function in severe cases.
  • Understanding neural adaptations post-TBPL and bionic reconstruction is crucial for optimizing treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate changes in (sub)cortical motor activity and functional connectivity in patients with TBPL.
  • To compare neural activity between TBPL patients with and without bionic hand reconstruction.
  • To explore the relationship between neural changes and functional recovery.

Main Methods:

  • Functional MRI (fMRI) was used to measure cortical activity during hand movement execution and imagery.
  • Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) analyzed white matter structural connectivity.
  • Cortical thickness was assessed, and functional connectivity was evaluated.

Main Results:

  • TBPL patients exhibited increased and more widespread cortical activity in motor areas for both affected and unaffected arms.
  • Patients showed altered interhemispheric and corticothalamic functional connectivity.
  • Reduced structural connectivity was observed in TBPL patients, with differing patterns between those with and without prosthetics.

Conclusions:

  • Increased cortical activity and connectivity in TBPL patients may represent a compensatory mechanism for neural damage.
  • Bionic reconstruction appears to influence neural plasticity, potentially aiding functional recovery.
  • Earlier bionic restoration might benefit selected TBPL patients by leveraging these neural adaptations.