Kansas City, Kan- Dr. Sean Kumer, Chief Medical Officer, and Dr. Jacob Brubacher, orthopedic surgeon, discuss phantom limb pain and its treatment with targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR).
JD Van Pelt, a patient, shares his experience of excruciating phantom pain post-amputation, which was alleviated by TMR which reassigns nerves to motor branches, reducing pain.
About 50% of amputees experience moderate to severe pain, with 25% having life-altering pain. TMR has shown success even in long-term cases.
JD Van Pelt, patient
- JD shares how phantom pain made it difficult to adapt to life with a prosthetic.
- He shares his immediate relief from phantom pain after the surgery.
Dr. Jacob Brubacher, Orthopedic Surgeon, The University of Kansas Health System
- Dr. Brubacher describes the procedure of TMR, including transecting the nerve and reconnecting it to motor nerves.
- He explains the evolution of nerve surgery techniques, particularly targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR).
- Dr. Brubacher explains how TMR can improve the functionality of prosthetics and reduce pain.
Dr. Sean Kumer, Transplant Surgeon and Chief Medical Officer, The University of Kansas Health System Kansas City Division
- Dr. Kumer explains phantom limb pain and its impact on amputees.
- He encourages patients to reach out for medical advice and support.
