Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interfaces for the Treatment of Postamputation Neuroma Pain: A Pilot Study

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Authors

Shoshana L. Woo · VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System

Theodore A. Kung · VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System

David L. Brown · VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System

James A. Leonard · VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System

Brian M. Kelly · VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System

Paul S. Cederna · VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System

Abstract

RPNI implantation carries a reasonable complication profile while offering a simple, effective treatment for symptomatic neuromas. Most patients report a significant reduction in neuroma and phantom pain with a high level of satisfaction. The physiological basis for preventing neuroma recurrence is an intriguing benefit to this approach.

Topics & Keywords

Nerve injury and regeneration Neuroscience and Neural Engineering Muscle activation and electromyography studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open

Volume 4, Issue 12, pp. e1038-e1038

DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000001038

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