Todd Kuiken, MD, PhD
Professor, Departments of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Biomedical Engineering, and Surgery, Northwestern University
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 currently serves as Director Emeritus of the Center for Bionic Medicine (CBM), the largest prosthetic and orthotics research lab in the country with a staff of more than 60 people, and is internationally recognized as a leader in his field. Dr. Kuiken is also committed to education. He lectures frequently and has mentored many graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
Location
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
355 East Erie
Chicago, IL 60611
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Featured Research
Recent Publications
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Application of Targeted Reinnervation for People with Transradial AmputationNational Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHDS)
, 2014 - 2020 -
A Pilot Trial to Assess Implantable Myoelectric Sensors (IMES) to Improve Prosthetic Function for Trans-humeral Amputees with Targeted Muscle ReinneHenry M. Jackson Foundation
, 2016 - 2020 -
Acquisition of Advanced Polyjet Multimaterial 3D PrinterNational Institutes of Health
, 2017 - 2022 -
Diagnosis, Evaluation and Treatment of Blast InjuriesThe Henry M. Jackson Foundation
, 2016 - 2020
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Technologies to Evaluate and Advance Mobility and Manipulation (TEAMM) RERCNIDILRR
, 2018 - 2023
Regenstein 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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