Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interfaces to Treat Painful Digit and Hand Neuromas After Amputation: A Randomized, Prospective Study

Abstract

This study investigates the surgical treatment of painful neuromas in finger or partial hand amputation patients through the use of Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interfaces (RPNIs). Patients are given the option of RPNI surgery or standard of care surgery (traction neurectomy) after careful discussion with their provider. The primary objectives of this project are to use RPNIs following excision of finger or hand neuromas to significantly reduce the experience of post-amputation pain, opioid dependence, and associated limitations in health and function as compared to control surgery. To date 7 subjects have been enrolled and 3 subjects have completed participation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2023
Accession Number
AD1216501

Entities

People

  • Aviram Giladi
  • Theodore Kung

Organizations

  • MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
  • University of Michigan

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Amputation
  • Excision
  • Governments
  • Health Services
  • Institutional Review Board
  • Medical Personnel
  • Metrics
  • Neuroma
  • Peripheral Nervous System
  • Professional Development
  • Quality Of Life
  • Standards
  • Surgery
  • Surgical Amputations
  • Traction
  • Upper Limb Amputations

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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