Patient perspectives on benefits and risks of implantable interfaces for upper limb prostheses: a national survey

Objective: Patient perspectives on benefits and risks of implantable interfaces for prostheses are needed. Methods: A telephone survey was administered to 808 Veterans. Multivariate logistic regression identified factors associated with willingness to consider surgery to restore touch and better movement control. Risk and benefit ratings were compared. Results: 41.8% of unilateral and 40.6% of bilateral amputees were willing to consider surgery...