A literature review of the current techniques of neuroma prevention/treatment in individuals who have undergone amputation
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Abstract
The incidence of individuals undergoing major limb amputation and living with limb loss is expected to continue to increase both in the United States, and around the world. However, amputation as a surgical procedure has not significantly evolved since its inception, leaving a rudimentary surgical procedure laden with short and long-term complications. Two surgical techniques, regenerative peripheral nerve interface (RPNI) and targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) have emerged as viable operative additions to prevent and/or treat two of the most common complications, phantom limb and residual limb pain. This paper aims to take a historical look at the evolution of amputation as a surgical procedure, and to introduce the up-and-coming RPNI and TMR procedures, and their preliminary efficacy.
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2024
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Attribution 4.0 International