Reinnervation Effect on Chest Muscle

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This is the first "targeted reinnervation" patient. Targeted reinnervation is the transfer of amputated nerves to spare muscle and skin in an amputee's residual limb. The nerves grow into the muscle. This technique could provide additional control signals for the operation of a prosthesis. Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Viewed 1963 times.

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