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J Reconstr Microsurg 2012; 28(01): 63-68
DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1281522
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Limb Transplantation and Targeted Reinnervation: A Practical Comparison

Sonya Paisley Agnew
1   Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
,
Jason Ko
1   Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
,
Mauricio De La Garza
1   Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
,
Todd Kuiken
2   Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago - Neural Engineering Center for Artificial Limbs, Chicago, Illinois
,
Gregory Dumanian
1   Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
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05 November 2010

11 March 2011

Publication Date:
29 June 2011 (online)

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Abstract

Limb transplantation and targeted reinnervation are complimentary but very different approaches for restoring function to an upper limb amputee. This article reviews the advantages and limitations of both of these procedures, and highlights the reconstructive obstacles in the treatment of upper limb amputees.

Keywords

limb transplantation - targeted reinnervation - comparison
 

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