Papers
11
Total Citations
237
H-Index
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About
Paul S. Cederna is a pioneering plastic and reconstructive surgeon whose research sits at the transformative intersection of peripheral nerve surgery, neuroprosthetics, and rehabilitative engineering. Best known for his groundbreaking work on Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interfaces (RPNIs), Cederna has fundamentally advanced how amputees and individuals with limb loss interact with robotic prosthetic devices. His most cited work, "Innovations in Prosthetic Interfaces for the Upper Extremity" (2013, 73 citations), established a foundational framework for understanding the human-machine interface in upper limb prosthetics. Cederna's research into surgically implanted electrodes has demonstrated real-time finger and grasp pattern recognition, bringing intuitive prosthetic control closer to clinical reality. His development of the Muscle Cuff RPNI represents a novel approach to amplifying intact peripheral nerve signals, enabling more reliable communication between the nervous system and external robotic devices. Beyond prosthetics, his work extends to nerve grafting following radical prostatectomy, illustrating the breadth of his reconstructive expertise. With publications spanning over a decade and accumulating hundreds of citations, Cederna's contributions continue shaping the future of neuroprosthetic limb restoration and biomimetic sensory feedback for patients worldwide.
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Top Papers
- 1Innovations in Prosthetic Interfaces for the Upper Extremity73 citations · 2013
- 2The future of upper extremity rehabilitation robotics: research and practice32 citations · 2020
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- 4Prosthetic Restoration and Rehabilitation of the Upper and Lower Extremity25 citations · 2013
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