BIONIC LIMB RECONSTRUCTION

Introduction
• Part I. Severe injuries of the upper extremity
Chapter 1. General Considerations on Upper Limb Amputation and its Levels
Chapter 2. Psychosocial importance of the hand, consequences of severe hand trauma, amputation and complete brachial plexus injury
Chapter 3. Inner amputations of the upper extremity
• Part II. Functional restoration in upper limb amputees
Chapter 4. Body-powered prosthetic systems
Chapter 5. Mechatronic Design of Functional Prosthetic Systems
Chapter 6. Osseointegrated amputation prostheses and implanted electrodes
Chapter 7. Outcome Measures
Chapter 8. Biologic alternatives to prosthetic hand replacement
• Part III. Selective nerve transfers in upper limb amputees
Chapter 9. Motor unit characteristics after selective nerve transfers
Chapter 10. Targeted muscle reinnervation in upper limb amputees
• Part IV. Phantom pain in limb amputees
Chapter 11. Epidemiology and mechanisms of phantom limb pain
Chapter 12. Treatment strategies for phantom limb pain
• Part V. Man-machine interfaces in prosthetics
Chapter 13. Control Strategies for Functional Upper Limb Prostheses
Chapter 14. Implantable myoelectric sensors for prosthetic control
Chapter 15. Prosthetic feedback systems
• Part VI. Prosthetic replacement in patients with inner amputations
Chapter 16. Deafferentation pain following brachial plexus avulsion injuries
Chapter 17. Treatment algorithm for bionic hand reconstruction in patients with global brachial plexopathies
Chapter 18. Functional and psychosocial outcomes of bionic reconstruction and impact on quality of life, body image perception and deafferentation pain
Chapter 19. Ethical considerations and psychological evaluation in elective amputation for Brachial Plexus Injuries
• Part VII. Rehabilitation in upper limb prosthetics
Chapter 20. Principles of Occupational and Physical Therapy in Upper Limb Amputations
Chapter 21. Novel technologies in upper extremity rehabilitation
Chapter 22. Conclusions and Future Outlook.

This book presents the latest techniques in amputation rehabilitation and summarizes the most recent research findings in the field of bionic limb reconstruction. Divided into seven parts written by experts in the field, it provides valuable information on e.g. upper extremity injuries, psychological considerations, prosthetic engineering, and surgical and rehabilitation strategies. Illustrative figures and photos of real-life settings further assist understanding. This book is of interest not only for plastic surgeons, but also for hand surgeons, orthopedic and trauma surgeons as well as therapists, prosthetists and engineers.

Features
• Discusses the entire field of bionic limb replacement from basic science to clinical practice
• Provides detailed information on the most recent techniques in prosthetic reconstruction of both upper and lower extremities including relevant reconstructive surgical options
• Written by leading experts