title: Limb transplantation and targeted reinnervation: a practical comparison.
abstract: Limb transplantation and targeted reinnervation are complimentary but very different approaches for restoring function to an upper limb amputee. This article reviews the advantages and limitations of both of these procedures, and highlights the reconstructive obstacles in the treatment of upper limb amputees.
authors: Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois 60611, USA. s-paisley@md.northwestern.edu
authors: Sonya Paisley
authors: SP
authors: Agnew
authors: Jason
authors: J
authors: Ko
authors: Mauricio
authors: M
authors: De La Garza
authors: Todd
authors: T
authors: Kuiken
authors: Gregory
authors: G
authors: Dumanian
mesh_terms: D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D000674:Amputees / Q000534:rehabilitation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016377:Organ Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D020127:Recovery of Function; D012684:Sensory Thresholds; D034941:Upper Extremity / Q000294:innervation* / Q000503:physiopathology