Regenerative peripheral nerve interface reduces the incidence of neuroma in the lower limbs after amputation: a retrospective study based on ultrasound

Abstract Background Amputees suffer from symptomatic neuroma and phantom limb pain. Regenerative peripheral nerve interface (RPNI) has recently been regarded as an effective method to prevent neuroma after amputation. However, the verifications of RPNI efficacy are mostly based on subjective evaluat...

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Main Authors: Zhiyu Lin, Ping Yu, Zheng Chen, Guangxue Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-08-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-023-04116-6