Article

Targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) is a surgical intervention to improve the
control of myoelectric prostheses in high-level upper-limb amputation. This
article briefly describes the procedure and presents the protocol for
postoperative, preprosthetic care. We also recommend a guide to patient training
using standard-of-care prosthetic devices controlled by up to four intuitive,
independent, and isolated myoelectric signals. We discuss the advantages of this
new control paradigm and methods for optimizing clinical outcomes for patients
with high-level upper-limb amputations. This material is based on more than 6
years of experience treating patients with TMR in a research setting. Detailed
results of this research are reported elsewhere.

Langue : ANGLAIS