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Advancements in surgical procedures and prosthetics are improving quality of life for upper-extremity amputees. New techniques and technologies enhance sensorimotor function in residual and prosthetic limbs, pushing restoration limits.

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Area of Science:

  • Reconstructive surgery and biomedical engineering.
  • Focus on improving functional outcomes for limb loss.

Background:

  • Upper-extremity amputees often experience poor quality of life.
  • Historical limitations in prosthetic function and surgical restoration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in surgical procedures and prosthetic technologies.
  • To highlight innovations aimed at improving sensorimotor function and quality of life for amputees.

Main Methods:

  • Review of surgical techniques: Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR), regenerative peripheral nerve interfaces, agonist-antagonist myoneural interfaces, free tissue transfers, and limb transplantation.
  • Overview of emerging prosthetic technologies: cuff electrodes, intraneural filaments, and osseointegrated prosthesis systems.
  • Integration of surgical and technological approaches for enhanced limb restoration.

Main Results:

  • Surgical innovations offer improved sensorimotor control for residual and prosthetic limbs.
  • Advanced prosthetic systems provide greater functionality and integration.
  • Combined procedural and technological advancements are significantly enhancing functional restoration.

Conclusions:

  • Recent surgical and technological progress offers substantial improvements for upper-extremity amputees.
  • Continued innovation is expected to further advance the possibilities for functional restoration after limb loss.
  • The synergy between surgical techniques and new prosthetic technologies is key to better outcomes.