Limb Amputations and Prosthetics-Targeted Muscle Reinnervation: Prosthetic Fitting in TMR: An Overview

Targeted Muscle Reinnervation: Prosthetic Fitting in TMR: An Overview

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Video Summary

In this video, Laura Miller, a prosthetist, discusses the prosthetic fitting process and the important factors to consider. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining residual limb length and minimizing redundant tissue for a secure fitting. She also discusses muscle management and the challenges of keeping EMG sensors in place while the muscles move. Miller addresses the impact of scarring, fat, and post-op exercises on the prosthetic fitting. Occupational therapy is also crucial for patients to learn how to use the prosthesis effectively. Miller emphasizes the need for good team communication before and after surgery to optimize the success of targeted muscle re-innervation. The video concludes with Miller introducing Dr. Hargrove, who will discuss future developments in prosthetics.

Keywords

prosthetic fitting process

residual limb length

muscle management

occupational therapy

future developments in prosthetics