This work presents a protocol to enhance prosthetic function after selective nerve transfer surgery. Rehabilitation interventions include patient information and selection, support of wound healing, cortical re-activation of sensory-motor areas of the upper limb, training of selective muscle activation, prosthetic handling in daily life, and regular follow-up assessments.
Sturma, A., Hruby, L. A., Boesendorfer, A., Gstoettner, C., Farina, D., Aszmann, O. C. Therapy Interventions for Upper Limb Amputees Undergoing Selective Nerve Transfers. J. Vis. Exp. (176), e62896, doi:10.3791/62896 (2021).