Primary Targeted Muscle Reinnervation after Below-Knee Amputation Is Not Associated with an Increased Risk of Major or Minor Surgical Complications: A Multi-Institutional, Propensity Score–Matched Analysis

Conclusions: Despite an increased incidence of postoperative complications, undergoing below-knee amputation with targeted muscle reinnervation does not confer a statistically significant increased risk of major or minor complications. Future studies are needed to delineate patient selection criteria when assessing the suitability of targeted muscle reinnervation at the time of major limb amputation. CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Therapeutic, III.
Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Hand/Peripheral Nerve: Original Articles Source Type: research