en تخصصي Special مروری Review Article <span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"></span></span></span></b></span></span></span></span><br> <span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">Brachial plexus injury (BPI) represents a multifaceted neurological disorder that can lead to substantial loss of motor and sensory function in the upper extremity. <span style="background:white"><span style="color:black">Despite notable progress in reconstructive surgical methods&mdash;such as nerve repair, grafting, and transfer&mdash;the outcomes following these procedures still show considerable variability, and full functional recovery is often not attained.</span></span> <span style="background:white"><span style="color:black">We aimed to integrate and critically evaluate current evidence concerning the impact and efficacy of rehabilitation approaches in enhancing postoperative recovery outcomes among individuals affected by brachial plexus injury.</span></span> <span style="background:white"><span style="color:black">The fundamental principles of rehabilitation are highlighted throughout the various stages of the postoperative period.</span></span> <span style="background:white"><span style="color:black">During the initial postoperative phase, rehabilitation mainly concentrates on safeguarding joint structures, minimizing strain on repaired neural tissues, managing pain and edema, and maintaining the structural and functional integrity of the musculoskeletal system.</span></span> <span style="background:white"><span style="color:black">Conversely, the subsequent phases of rehabilitation focus on promoting the activation of reinnervated muscles, implementing progressive strengthening programs, enhancing motor retraining, and reintegrating regained functions into daily living activities.</span></span> <span style="background:white"><span style="color:black">Collectively, the current body of evidence suggests that rehabilitation serves as a crucial and ongoing component in promoting functional restoration, mitigating secondary complications, and enhancing the overall quality of life among individuals undergoing brachial plexus surgery.</span></span></span></span></span><br> &nbsp; Brachial plexus injury, Rehabilitation, Postoperative recovery, Post surgical care 0 0 http://wjps.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-429-2&slc_lang=en&sid=1 Mohammadreza Shahrasbi MohammadrezaShahrasbi@yahoo.com 100319475328460018319 100319475328460018319 Yes 1. Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Hossein Akbari 100319475328460018320 100319475328460018320 No 1. Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Yousef Shafaei 100319475328460018321 100319475328460018321 No 1. Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Sahar Taheri 100319475328460018322 100319475328460018322 No 2. Ayatollah Mousavi Hospital, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran Roghayeh Nouri 100319475328460018323 100319475328460018323 No 3. Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran