Mirror therapy for postoperative functional recovery after surgical repair of upper-limb traumatic peripheral nerve injuries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Traumatic peripheral nerve injuries of the upper limb often lead to substantial motor and sensory deficits, posing significant challenges to functional recovery and quality of life. Mirror therapy, a visually guided neurorehabilitation technique, has shown potential in enhancing upper limb function, yet its effectiveness in traumatic peripheral nerve injuries remains inconclusive.

Methods

This systematic review and meta-analysis followed PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Randomized controlled trials involving adult patients with upper limb traumatic peripheral nerve injuries treated with mirror therapy were identified through searches of seven major databases up to Augst 2025. Methodological quality was assessed using the PEDro scale, and pooled analyses were performed usin

SUBMITTER: Xu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12558756 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature