Article: Managing Neuroma and Phantom Limb Pain in Ontario: The Status of Targeted Muscle Reinnervation.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open
2020 Volume 8, Issue 12, Page(s) e3287
Abstract: ... was considered a 3rd-line option for PN and not an option for PLP in 57% and 59% of respondents ... in managing PN/PLP; and (3) attitudes toward routine use of TMR to manage PN/PLP.: Methods ... incorporated TMR into their practice. Many (76%) would be willing to incorporate TMR into their practice ...
| Abstract | Painful neuromas (PN) and phantom limb pain (PLP) are common following amputation and are unreliably treated, which impacts quality of life. Targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) is a microsurgical technique that repairs the severed proximal nerve end to a redundant motor nerve in the amputated stump. Evidence supports TMR as effective in treating PN and PLP; however, its adoption has been slow. This study aimed to characterize: (1) the populations experiencing post-amputation PN/PLP; (2) current trends in managing PN/PLP; and (3) attitudes toward routine use of TMR to manage PN/PLP. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was distributed to all orthopedic surgeons, plastic surgeons, and physiatrists practicing in Ontario, via publicly available emails and specialty associations. Data were collected on demographics, experience with amputation, managing post-amputation pain, and attitudes toward routine use of TMR. Results: Sixty-six of 698 eligible participants submitted complete surveys (9.5% response rate). Respondents had a greater experience with surgical management of PN (71% PN versus 10% PLP). However, surgery was considered a 3rd-line option for PN and not an option for PLP in 57% and 59% of respondents, respectively. Thirty participants (45%) were unaware of TMR as an option, and only 8 respondents have currently incorporated TMR into their practice. Many (76%) would be willing to incorporate TMR into their practice as either an immediate or delayed surgical technique. Conclusions: Despite its promise in managing post-amputation pain, awareness of TMR as a surgical option is generally poor. Several barriers to the widespread adoption of this technique are defined. |
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| Language | English | |||||
| Publishing date | 2020-12-21 | |||||
| Publishing country | United States | |||||
| Document type | Journal Article | |||||
| ZDB-ID | 2851682-5 | |||||
| ISSN | 2169-7574 ; 2169-7574 | |||||
| ISSN (online) | 2169-7574 | |||||
| ISSN | 2169-7574 | |||||
| DOI | 10.1097/GOX.0000000000003287 | |||||
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