This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS

Targeted muscle reinnervation treats neuroma and phantom pain in major limb amputees. A randomized clinical trial. Ann Surg 2019; 270: 238-246.

Published: 12th November 2019

Authors: Dumanian GA, Potter BK, Mioton L, Ko JH, Cheesborough JE, Souza JM et al.

Conclusion

Targeted reinnervation is a nerve transfer procedure developed for prosthesis control. Twenty-eight amputees were included. The procedure significantly improved phantom limb pain scores at one year compared to standard management (P=0.03).

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