Demystifying Targeted Muscle Reinnervation: A Systematic Review of Nerve Transfers for the Lower Extremity.

ABSTRACT: Targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) outcome studies reveal the benefit amputees experience and the potential functional improvement by optimizing neurocutaneous signaling for myoelectric prosthesis control. However, there are still many settings where these techniques are not offered to patients requiring lower extremity amputations or neuroma reconstruction. With growing consistency in the literature, it is helpful to systematize the nerve transfers described for lower extremity TMR and to simplify its integration into reconstructive care.

Methods

A systematic literature review was performed and contained the following inclusion criteria: original cases of primary or secondary lower extremity amputation defects or nerve-related pain that underwent TMR with clearly described target

SUBMITTER: Henderson JT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10010850 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature