Steven R. Niedermeier, MD

Aside from the hand, the most common level of amputation in the upper extremity is the transradial amputation; and these injuries typically result from major trauma.

A 39-year-old left-hand dominant man with a history of left Monteggia fracture-dislocation that was treated abroad about 10 years ago presented to clinic.

Researchers found targeted muscle reinnervation used in military patients at the time of primary amputation or delayed amputation was safe and efficacious as a pain treatment method.