Neuromas are a common complication after digital and hand amputations, resulting in significant pain, discomfort, and functional impairment. Various management methods are available, including surgical excision, nerve blocks, and nerve stump protectors, but these treatments may have limited success rates and potential complications. Targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) is a promising technique that involves surgically rerouting a severed nerve into a nearby muscle, which can prevent the formation of neuromas and provide improved muscle function
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Neuroma incidence
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year
Neuroma recurrence
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year
Pain intensity
Timeframe: will be taken at intervals over time (1 month, 3 months,6 months, 9 months,1 year until the conclusion of the study
Pain medication usage type
Timeframe: Followed up at intervals over time (1 month, 3 months,6 months, 9 months,1 year until the conclusion of the study
Pain medication usage frequency
Timeframe: Followed up at intervals over time (1 month, 3 months,6 months, 9 months,1 year until the conclusion of the study
Pain character
Timeframe: will be taken at intervals over time (1 month, 3 months,6 months, 9 months,1 year until the conclusion of the study
Pain character
Timeframe: will be taken at intervals over time (1 month, 3 months,6 months, 9 months,1 year until the conclusion of the study