Takeaway
Cortical reorganization and motor recovery occur early after stroke, with patterns differing based on lesion site.
Why this matters
Cortical reorganization as an underlying mechanism of motor function recovery after stroke remains unclear and is likely to vary depending on the stroke lesion sites.
Early assessment of cortical reorganization and its relationship with recovery in patients with different stroke-induced lesions may inform individualized rehabilitation strategies to take advantage of increased brain plasticity immediately following stroke.