855-980-6981 We treat phantom limb and neuroma pain, as well as numbness and nerve damage at The Center for Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery. After exhausting nonsurgical options, patients come to us to explore more permanent relief solutions such as Target Muscle Reinnervation or TMR.
Targeted Muscle Reinnervation Surgery for Phantom Limb Pain
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Chronic pain impacts more than two million amputees in the United States. If you are among them, you may be experiencing phantom limb pain, chronic pain in your stump, or pain within a nerve cluster or neuroma.
Phantom limb pain is a complex pain syndrome described as burning, aching, or electric-type pain in the amputated limb. This pain often begins shortly after surgery. In some cases, phantom limb pain may gradually go away over time. However, for many patients, phantom limb pain becomes a chronic and debilitating condition.
Inadequate control of preoperative and postoperative pain may increase the risk of chronic amputation pain. This highlights the importance of comprehensive pain management strategies both before and after amputation surgery.
Residual limb pain, also known as stump pain, is another common issue faced by amputees. This pain occurs in the remaining part of the limb and can be caused by various factors, including poor prosthetic fit, skin irritation, or the development of neuromas. Neuromas are disorganized growths of nerve tissue that form when severed nerves attempt to reconnect, often resulting in painful nerve clusters.
At Center for Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, our world-renowned physicians have developed their skills around a proven procedure to treat, reduce, and ultimately eliminate chronic pain for amputees: Targeted Muscle Reinnervation or TMR Surgery. This innovative technique involves redirecting severed nerves into nearby muscles, providing them with a new purpose and potentially reducing pain.
TMR has shown promising results in addressing both neuroma pain and phantom limb pain. By giving the severed nerves a new target, it can prevent the formation of painful neuromas and may help reorganize the way the brain processes signals from the amputated limb.
Our team of experts is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for amputees, combining surgical expertise with advanced pain management techniques. Through TMR and personalized strategies, we strive to help our patients regain comfort, function, and quality of life.
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Understanding Neuromas
A neuroma is a disorganized growth of nerve cells at the site of a nerve injury. A neuroma occurs after a nerve is partially or completely disrupted by an injury — either due to a cut, a crush, or an excessive stretch. During limb amputation, the nerves are cut and one end is removed with the limb, preventing the nerve from repairing itself.
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Identifying Symptoms
Neuromas can be painful and can cause tingling sensations when tapped or when pressure is applied. Although not always the case, a neuroma can be extremely painful and can cause significant loss of function for the patient by limiting motion and contact with the affected area. This can also make wearing a prosthesis impossible.
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Treating Phantom Limb Pain
Treatment of phantom limb pain is approached in a manner similar to treatment of other conditions that result in chronic neuropathic pain. Advanced nerve surgery techniques can be used to provide long-term pain relief where non-invasive therapies have failed or ceased to be effective.
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Red Bank
331 Newman Springs Rd.
Building 2 - First Floor, STE 200
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Building 2 - First Floor, STE 200
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Phone:855-980-6981
We Treat Phantom Limb Pain
at 29 Locations Across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania
Red Bank
331 Newman Springs Rd.
Building 2 - First Floor, STE 200
Red Bank, New Jersey 07701
Building 2 - First Floor, STE 200
Red Bank, New Jersey 07701
Phone:
855-980-6981
East Brunswick
192 Summer Hill Rd
Suite 201
East Brunswick, New Jersey 08816
Suite 201
East Brunswick, New Jersey 08816
Phone:
855-980-6981
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The surgeons at Center for Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery are recognized as leaders in the diagnosis and treatment of pudendal neuralgia, relieving intense pelvic pain with nerve decompression surgery and more.
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