
Todd Kuiken, MD, PhD
Professor of PM&R, BME, and Surgery, Northwestern
About Me
Dr. Todd Kuiken has focused his 30 year career on the treatment and research in the area of amputation. With his team he developed the innovative surgical technique of targeted muscle reinnervation to improve the control of powered arm prostheses and reduce neuroma pain. He leads the largest prosthetic and orthotics research lab in the country, Center for Bionic Medicine (CBM), with a staff of over 60 people, and is internationally recognized as a leader in his field. Dr. Kuiken is also committed to education. Dr Kuiken lectures frequently and has mentored many graduate students and post doctoral fellows.
Location
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
355 East Erie
Chicago, IL 60611
Education & Training
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Certificates & Licenses
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Board Certified, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation#5099
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Physician and Surgeon LicenseState of Illinois
Research Interests
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Care of people with limb loss
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Protheses design and control
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Adaptive equipment
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Wheelchair design
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Orthotics
Center for Bionic Medicine
Our goal is to improve the function and quality of life for individuals with limb loss and other physical impairments.
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