Does Steal Phenomenon Exist in Multiple Neurotization?-An Experimental Rat Study.
Johnny Chuieng-Yi LuJerry Tsung-Kai LinDavid Chwei-Chin ChuangPublished in: Journal of reconstructive microsurgery (2024)
This study proves the existence of steal phenomenon in multiple target neurotization but does not significantly affect the functional results. Postoperative rehabilitative measures (including electrical stimulation, induction exercise) and patient compliance (ambition and persistence) are other crucial factors that hold equivalent importance to long-term successful recovery.