ArticlePlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open2022
Failed Targeted Muscle Reinnervation: Findings at Revision Surgery and Concepts for Success.
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19 citing papers in PubMed, 25 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Risk Factors for Neuropathic Pain in Digital Amputations.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Targeted Muscle Reinnervation to Lumbrical Muscles for Symptomatic Digital Stump Neuroma: Surgical Technique.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2026Article
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- The Recurrence of Painful Neuromas of the Limbs Following TMR.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Curative and preemptive treatment of amputee pain by targeted muscle reinnervation: experience from a French military trauma center.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2025Article
- Application of EMG feedback for hand prosthesis control in high-level amputation: a case study.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- [Fillet flap transfer as alternative to conventional lower limb amputation].Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2024Review
- Ten Myths in Nerve Surgery.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2024Article
- Experience with ultrasound neurography for postoperative evaluation of targeted muscle reinnervation.Skeletal radiology · 2024Article
- Volume loss during muscle reinnervation surgery is correlated with reduced CMAP amplitude but not reduced force output in a rat hindlimb model.Frontiers in physiology · 2024Article
- Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface Surgery: Anatomic and Technical Guide.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2023Article
- A Consensus Approach for Targeted Muscle Reinnervation in Amputees.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2023Article
- Surgical Technique for Targeted Muscle Reinnervation in Knee Disarticulation Amputation for Nonambulatory Patients.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2023Article
- Pronator Quadratus: A Preferable Recipient for Targeted Muscle Reinnervation of Neuromas in the Hand.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2022Article
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Abstract
Although it was initially described for improved myoelectric control, targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) has quickly gained popularity as a technique for neuroma control. With this rapid increase in utilization has come broadening indications and variability in the described technique. As a result, it becomes difficult to interpret published outcomes. Furthermore, there is no literature discussing the management of failed cases which are undoubtedly occurring. Methods: This is a retrospective case series of two patients who underwent revision surgery for failed TMR. The authors also review the current literature on TMR and outline technical and conceptual pitfalls and pearls based on our local experience. Results: Excessive donor nerve redundancy, kinking, donor-recipient nerve size mismatch, superficial placement of the nerve coaptation, inappropriate target selection, and incomplete target muscle denervation were identified as technical pitfalls of TMR surgery. Techniques to avoid these pitfalls were described. Conclusions: Although TMR has been a major development in amputee care for both pain management and improved myoelectric control, it is important to acknowledge that it is not a foolproof surgery and does not provide a guaranteed result. Failed cases of TMR represent opportunities to learn about factors contributing to unfavorable outcomes and refine our techniques empirically.
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