Advance in Neural Plasticity of Cerebral Motor Cortex for Upper-limb Amputee (review) / 中国康复理论与实践

Nerve conduction block, proprioceptive loss and phantom limb pain after amputation may result in brain plasticity. In addition, the mirror neuron system of amputees plays an important role in their learning ability. However, there are few studies on adaptability of the motor cortex in upper limb amputees, and the central mechanism of motor control and learning of the residual limb or prosthesis needs more studies.