[HTML][HTML] Recent advances in understanding and managing phantom limb pain
A Aternali, J Katz - F1000Research, 2019 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Post-amputation phantom limb pain (PLP) is highly prevalent and very difficult to treat. The
high-prevalence, high-pain intensity levels, and decreased quality of life associated with …
high-prevalence, high-pain intensity levels, and decreased quality of life associated with …
Mechanoneural interfaces for bionic integration
Our expanding expertise in peripheral nerve regeneration and soft tissue reconstruction is
enabling the development of novel innervated tissue constructs that can be combined with …
enabling the development of novel innervated tissue constructs that can be combined with …
Targeted muscle reinnervation improves pain and ambulation outcomes in highly comorbid amputees
BL Chang, J Mondshine, CE Attinger… - Plastic and …, 2021 - journals.lww.com
Background: Approximately 200,000 people undergo a lower extremity amputation each
year. Following amputation, patients suffer from chronic pain, inability to ambulate, and high …
year. Following amputation, patients suffer from chronic pain, inability to ambulate, and high …
Technological advances in prosthesis design and rehabilitation following upper extremity limb loss
TJ Bates, JR Fergason, SN Pierrie - Current reviews in musculoskeletal …, 2020 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review The complexity of the human extremity, particularly the upper
extremity and the hand, allows us to interact with the world. Prosthetists have struggled to …
extremity and the hand, allows us to interact with the world. Prosthetists have struggled to …
Biology and pathophysiology of symptomatic neuromas
CD Hwang, YAJ Hoftiezer, FV Raasveld… - Pain, 2024 - journals.lww.com
Neuromas are a substantial cause of morbidity and reduction in quality of life. This is not
only caused by a disruption in motor and sensory function from the underlying nerve injury …
only caused by a disruption in motor and sensory function from the underlying nerve injury …
Targeted muscle reinnervation for the management of pain in the setting of major limb amputation
The life altering nature of major limb amputations may be further complicated by neuroma
formation in up to 60% of the estimated 2 million major limb amputees in the United States …
formation in up to 60% of the estimated 2 million major limb amputees in the United States …
Targeted muscle reinnervation and regenerative peripheral nerve interfaces for pain prophylaxis and treatment: a systematic review
JT Mauch, DS Kao, JL Friedly, Y Liu - PM&R, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Objective Nerve pain frequently develops following amputations and peripheral nerve
injuries. Two innovative surgical techniques, targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) and …
injuries. Two innovative surgical techniques, targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) and …
Factors related to neuropathic pain following lower extremity amputation
J Lans, OQ Groot, MHJ Hazewinkel… - Plastic and …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
Background: Lower extremity amputations are common, and postoperative neuropathic pain
(phantom limb pain or symptomatic neuroma) is frequently reported. The use of active …
(phantom limb pain or symptomatic neuroma) is frequently reported. The use of active …
Targeted muscle reinnervation: outcomes in treating chronic pain secondary to extremity amputation and phantom limb syndrome
CT McNamara, ML Iorio - Journal of Reconstructive …, 2020 - thieme-connect.com
Background Secondary to vascular disease, oncological resection, or devastating trauma,
lower extremity amputations are performed globally at a yearly rate exceeding 1 million …
lower extremity amputations are performed globally at a yearly rate exceeding 1 million …
[HTML][HTML] Targeted muscle reinnervation at the time of major limb amputation in traumatic amputees: early experience of an effective treatment strategy to improve pain
TL Frantz, JS Everhart, JM West, TV Ly… - JBJS Open …, 2020 - journals.lww.com
Background: Orthopaedic trauma etiologies are a common cause for amputation. Targeted
muscle reinnervation (TMR) is a technique aimed at reducing or preventing pain and …
muscle reinnervation (TMR) is a technique aimed at reducing or preventing pain and …