--- title: TMR Surgery is Treatment for Nerve Pain Associated with Amputation description: Discover how Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR)--a surgical treatment for nerve pain associated with amputation--can help and why it’s gaining acceptance. --- [![TMR Nerve_logo](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hubfs/tmr_nerve_2021/images/TMR%20Nerve_logo-1.svg "TMR Nerve_logo")](https://www.tmrnerve.com/?hsLang=en) [![Find A Physician](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/9361934/b9040ccd-8be6-4be0-ab14-30d51fb782b7.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/9361934/b9040ccd-8be6-4be0-ab14-30d51fb782b7) - [![Facebook Blue](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hubfs/Facebook%20Blue.svg) ](https://www.facebook.com/tmrnerve) - [![Linkedin Blue](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hubfs/Linkedin%20Blue.svg) ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/tmrnerve/) - [![instagram_blue](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hubfs/tmr_nerve_2021/images/instagram_blue.svg) ](https://www.instagram.com/tmr_nerve) ![Icon_ionic-ios-search](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hubfs/Icon_ionic-ios-search.svg "Icon_ionic-ios-search") ###### Targeted Muscle Reinnervation # Renewed Hope for Amputation Nerve Pain Relief [![What is TMR?](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/9361934/d064c4e6-dffd-4f06-91ba-244526710092.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/9361934/d064c4e6-dffd-4f06-91ba-244526710092) ![TMRNerve](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hubfs/TMRNerve.png) ### Understanding Pain Symptoms Post-amputation nerve pain may be preventing you from living life to the fullest. Learn about the causes and a new option for pain relief. ##### [Lower Extremity Pain](https://www.tmrnerve.com/lower-extremity-pain?hsLang=en) ##### [Upper Extremity Pain](https://www.tmrnerve.com/upper-extremity-pain?hsLang=en) ![](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hubfs/tmr_nerve_2021/images/blue-triangle.svg) ![](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hubfs/tmr_nerve_2021/images/green-tria.svg) ![woman with Upper Extremity amputation writing](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hubfs/tmr_nerve_2021/images/GuyJumping.png) ### What is TMR Surgery? TMR surgery refers to Targeted Muscle Reinnervation, a surgical treatment that is gaining acceptance as a treatment for nerve pain associated with amputation. Post-amputation pain is common among amputees. You might feel sensations in part of the limb that remains after amputation, or you could experience phantom pain in the area of amputation.  TMR surgery can help reduce post-amputation nerve pain by reconnecting amputated nerves to nearby nerves and eventually muscle targets. If you think about nerves as electrical wiring, TMR helps to complete the “circuit” by reconnecting the “live wire.” Learn more about what TMR surgery is and how it can help with your pain. ##### [What is TMR?](https://www.tmrnerve.com/what-is-tmr?hsLang=en) ![](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hubfs/tmr_nerve_2021/images/blue-triangle.svg) ![](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hubfs/tmr_nerve_2021/images/green-tria.svg) ![amputee running without phantom pain=](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hubfs/tmr_nerve_2021/images/GuyJumping%20(1).png) ## Patient Stories Learn about the life-changing results of TMR surgery from patients who have had the procedure. [![See Success Stories](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/9361934/29054b7a-138c-444c-af01-cdd234856f62.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/9361934/29054b7a-138c-444c-af01-cdd234856f62) ###### Lisa’s Story “TMR made a world of difference. I don’t need to take any pain meds. Today I’m completely, one hundred percent drug free.” [ Read Lisa's Story ](https://www.tmrnerve.com/lisas-story?hsLang=en) ![Lisa-Doll-Triangle-(Resized)-1](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Lisa-Doll-Triangle-(Resized)-1.png?width=241&height=262&name=Lisa-Doll-Triangle-(Resized)-1.png) ###### Lydia’s Story Lydia’s sights were set on only getting a prosthetic, but her doctor wanted her to fully understand the benefits of TMR nerve surgery, as well.  [ Read Lydia’s Story ](https://www.tmrnerve.com/lydias-story?hsLang=en) ![Patient Story - Lydia](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Patient%20Story%20-%20Lydia.png?width=230&height=250&name=Patient%20Story%20-%20Lydia.png) ###### Sarah’s Story Through the study, she received TMR surgery in February 2015. “I was back to work by August 2015. The surgery completely took away the phantom pain and neuroma pain, which had become literally unbearable.” [ Read Sarah’s Story ](https://www.tmrnerve.com/sarahs-story?hsLang=en) ![sarahs-story](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sarahs-story.png?width=230&height=280&name=sarahs-story.png) ###### Theresa's Story An accident in her teens led Theresa to make a difficult decision much later in life — an above-the-knee amputation in her 50s. It was... [ Read Theresa's Story ](https://www.tmrnerve.com/theresas-story?hsLang=en) ![Theresa - StoryPhotos](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Theresa%20-%20StoryPhotos.png?width=230&height=250&name=Theresa%20-%20StoryPhotos.png) ###### Joe’s Story Joe despaired when phantom pain took away his chance to regain his sporting lifestyle. Today, Joe competes as a para snowboarder, thanks to TMR… [ Read Joe’s Story ](https://www.tmrnerve.com/joes-story?hsLang=en) ![joe](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hs-fs/hubfs/joe.jpeg?width=282&height=295&name=joe.jpeg) ###### Keith's Story Keith Philizaire lived through years of anguish and pain medication for severe phantom limb pain after the amputation of his leg... [ Read Keith's Story ](https://www.tmrnerve.com/keiths-story?hsLang=en) ![KeithsStory](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hs-fs/hubfs/KeithsStory.png?width=282&height=294&name=KeithsStory.png) ###### Tiffany’s Story Tiffany lost her arm in a shark attack but was fortunate to receive TMR at the time of her amputation, preventing a lifetime of pain and disability… [ Read Tiffany’s Story ](https://www.tmrnerve.com/tiffanys-story?hsLang=en) ![Tiffany](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hs-fs/hubfs/tmr_nerve_2021/images/Tiffany%20(1).png?width=282&height=294&name=Tiffany%20(1).png) ## Watch Joe's Story Paralympic snowboarder Joe Pleban talks about his life before and after TMR - [Paralympic snowboarder Joe Pleban talks about his life before and after TMR](https://vimeo.com/623770577) from [Checkpoint Surgical](https://vimeo.com/user123223999) on [Vimeo](https://vimeo.com). -   -   - --- ## Blog [![feature image](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hubfs/GettyImages-1448935738%20%281%29.jpg) Mar 1, 2023 ###### What to Expect When Preparing for TMR Surgery ](https://www.tmrnerve.com/blog/what-to-expect-when-preparing-for-tmr-surgery?hsLang=en) [![feature image](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hubfs/IMG_0863%20%281%29.jpg) Nov. 4, 2022 ###### What Is Proprioception? ](https://www.tmrnerve.com/blog/what-is-proprioception?hsLang=en) [![feature image](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hubfs/tmr_nerve_2021/images/Post_06.png) Oct. 25, 2022 ###### Ten Resources for People with Limb Loss ](https://www.tmrnerve.com/blog/resources-for-limb-loss?hsLang=en) [![feature image](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hubfs/20220324_131628.jpg) Jul. 29, 2022 ###### TMR Surgery Relieves Severe Pain from Hand Loss ](https://www.tmrnerve.com/blog/tmr-surgery-relieves-severe-pain-from-hand-loss?hsLang=en) [![feature image](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202022-05-03%20at%203.58.10%20PM.png) May. 3, 2022 ###### [VIDEO] Treating Post-Amputation Nerve Pain by Rewiring Nerves ](https://www.tmrnerve.com/blog/treating-post-amputation-nerve-pain-by-rewiring-nerves?hsLang=en) #### Get TMR Nerve Articles Delivered to Your Inbox ![blue_icon](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hubfs/tmr_nerve_2021/images/blue_icon.svg) ## For Healthcare Providers Are you a Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR) surgeon? Make sure you are listed on our Physician Directory so patients near you can find you. [![List Me on TMRnerve.com](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/9361934/80aaba92-9d3e-41c3-8ae6-5e87f631c668.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/9361934/80aaba92-9d3e-41c3-8ae6-5e87f631c668) ![Nurse](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hubfs/tmr_nerve_2021/images/Nurse.png) [![TMR Nerve_logo](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hubfs/tmr_nerve_2021/images/TMR%20Nerve_logo.svg "TMR Nerve_logo")](https://www-tmrnerve-com.sandbox.hs-sites.com/?hsLang=en) Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR) is a surgical treatment that is gaining acceptance for nerve pain associated with amputation.  - [![Linkedin Green](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hubfs/Linkedin%20Green.svg) ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/tmrnerve/) - [![Facebook Green](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hubfs/Facebook%20Green.svg) ](https://www.facebook.com/tmrnerve) - [![instagram](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hubfs/tmr_nerve_2021/images/instagram.svg) ](https://www.instagram.com/tmr_nerve) #### For Patients #### Resources #### Healthcare Providers [![Find A Physician](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/9361934/b9040ccd-8be6-4be0-ab14-30d51fb782b7.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/9361934/b9040ccd-8be6-4be0-ab14-30d51fb782b7) TMR is not a treatment option for patients with spinal cord injuries, brachial plexus injuries, or who are generally not healthy enough for surgery. The procedure does present typical risks of surgery. Patients may experience a temporary increase in pain as part of the nerve healing process. Your physician will help you determine whether TMR is right for you. Gregory Dumanian, MD, is medical director of TMRnerve.com. He is a paid consultant of Checkpoint Surgical, Inc. 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