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Rerouting Nerves During Amputation Reduces Phantom Limb Pain Before it Starts

Neuroscience NewsDecember 31, 2018

Researchers report using primary targeted muscle reinnervation during amputation helps to reduce, and in some cases, prevent phantom limb and stump pain in patients.... Read More...

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Amputation Injury is Communicated to Opposing Limbs

Neuroscience NewsOctober 5, 2018

Researchers report that following amputation of one limb, the bioelectrical properties are immediately reflected in the undamaged, opposing limb.... Read More...

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New Theory for Phantom Limb Pain Points the Way to More Effective Treatment

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 6, 2018

Researchers present a new theory which states, following amputation, the neural circuitry connected to the missing limb becomes entangled with other neural networks, specifically ones responsible for pain perception.... Read More...

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New Techniques Show Prosthetics Users Rely on Intact Limb

Neuroscience NewsJuly 26, 2018

A new study that utilized electronic sensors discovered prosthesis users rely more heavily on their intact limbs to perform every tasks in their daily lives.... Read More...

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Surgical Technique Improves Sensation and Control of Prosthetic Limbs

Neuroscience NewsJune 2, 2018

Researchers have developed a new neural interface that is able to relay commands from the central nervous system to a robotic prosthesis.... Read More...

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A Way to Restore Movement Sensation in Upper Limb Amputation Patients

Neuroscience NewsMarch 14, 2018

Researchers have developed a new method of restoring movement sensation for upper limb amputees. The researchers used small robots to vibrate muscles in order to 'turn on' movement sensations.... Read More...

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Bionic Reconstruction: Restoration at the Psychological Interface

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 7, 2018

Researchers publish guidelines to help determine whether a patient is psychologically suitable for bionic hand reconstruction following amputation.... Read More...

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Brain Remaps Itself in Child with Double Hand Transplant

Neuroscience NewsDecember 6, 2017

Researchers report massive cortical reorganization was reversed in a child who received a double hand transplant following amputation in infancy.... Read More...

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How Hand Amputation and Reattachment Affect the Brain

Neuroscience NewsMay 24, 2017

Researchers have discovered specific neurochemical changes in brain regions associated with brain remapping following amputation. Also, these changes may persist once the limb is reattached.... Read More...

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Researchers Connect First Click On Arm Prosthesis to Nerves

Neuroscience NewsApril 28, 2017

A new 'click on' prosthetic arm allow can be controlled by thought. ... Read More...

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Prosthetic Arm Technology That Detects Spinal Nerve Signals

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 6, 2017

A newly developed sensor for prosthetic arms can detect spinal motor neuron signals, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Phantom Movements in Augmented Reality Helps Patients With Phantom Limb Pain

Neuroscience NewsDecember 2, 2016

Researchers have developed a new method that utilizes both machine learning and augmented reality to help treat those with chronic phantom limb pain following amputation.... Read More...

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Rerouting Nerves During Amputation Reduces Phantom Limb Pain Before it Starts

Amputation Injury is Communicated to Opposing Limbs

New Theory for Phantom Limb Pain Points the Way to More Effective Treatment

New Techniques Show Prosthetics Users Rely on Intact Limb

Surgical Technique Improves Sensation and Control of Prosthetic Limbs

A Way to Restore Movement Sensation in Upper Limb Amputation Patients

Bionic Reconstruction: Restoration at the Psychological Interface

Brain Remaps Itself in Child with Double Hand Transplant

How Hand Amputation and Reattachment Affect the Brain

Researchers Connect First Click On Arm Prosthesis to Nerves

Prosthetic Arm Technology That Detects Spinal Nerve Signals

Phantom Movements in Augmented Reality Helps Patients With Phantom Limb Pain