Early nerve intervention found to reduce pain and complications after amputation

Performed early—at the time of amputation—a procedure called targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) can reduce pain scores and prevent complications related to abnormal nerve regrowth, suggests a new study in the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

​Performed early—at the time of amputation—a procedure called targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) can reduce pain scores and prevent complications related to abnormal nerve regrowth, suggests a new study in the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.