A consecutive series of targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) cases for relief of neuroma and phantom limb pain: UK perspective.

Background: Studies have suggested that targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) can improve symptoms of neuroma pain (NP) and phantom limb pain (PLP) in patients.

Objectives: Our primary objective was to measure changes in NP and PLP levels following TMR surgery at 4-time points (baseline, 3, 6- and 12-months postoperatively). Secondary aims included identification of the character and rate of any surgical complications and patients' satisfaction with TMR.

Earfold™: A combined approach with conchal bowl reduction.

Background: Prominent ear deformity is common amongst the human population and is partly due to underdevelopment of the antihelical fold, a prominent conchal bowl, or both. Recently, the senior author described a minimally invasive technique for changing the shape of the antihelical fold using the Earfold™ implant (Allergan plc, Dublin, Ireland). However, there is still a paucity of data regarding outcomes from combing this approach with surgical techniques to correct conchal bowl hypertrophy.