Preferred Label : Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface Surgery;
NCIt synonyms : Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface; RPNI;
NCIt definition : A surgical procedure to create a structure that acts as a stable, peripheral nerve
bioamplifier for control of a prosthetic device. A transected peripheral nerve, or
peripheral nerve fascicle, is implanted into a free muscle graft which then undergoes
a process of regeneration, revascularization, and reinnervation by the implanted peripheral
nerve.;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL1663638;
Origin ID : C180927;
UMLS CUI : C5556722;
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