AMI Construction in Lower Extremity Residual Limbs

Description

This study will involve the development of a novel approach to lower extremity residual limb surgical revision that offers the promise of augmenting volitional motor control, restore proprioception and reverse atrophy

Conditions

Amputation

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Study overview

This study will involve the development of a novel approach to lower extremity residual limb surgical revision that offers the promise of augmenting volitional motor control, restore proprioception and reverse atrophy

A Novel Approach to Lower Extremity Residual Limb Revision to Augment Volitional Motor Control, Restore Proprioception and Reverse Limb Atrophy

AMI Construction in Lower Extremity Residual Limbs

Condition
Amputation
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Bethesda

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20889

Boston

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115

Cambridge

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, 02139

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Between the ages of 18-65
  • * Has already undergone a standard AKA or BKA procedure
  • * Suffers from symptoms such as:
  • * Intractable pain
  • * Deterioration of skin on or around stump
  • * Suffering from other sources of discomfort arising from stump
  • * Intact inherent wound healing
  • * Adequate communication skills
  • * High motivation
  • * Inadequate health to undergo operative procedure using standard anesthesia (i.e. cardiopulmonary)
  • * Individuals with impaired wound healing
  • * Individuals suffering from extensive peripheral neuropathies
  • * Active smokers
  • * Individuals with a history of poor compliance
  • * Women who are pregnant or plan to become pregnant before surgical intervention

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Brigham and Women's Hospital,

Matthew J Carty, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Brigham and Women's Hospital

Study Record Dates

2024-09-30