Phantom limb pain

Phantom pain is experienced by 60% to 80% of patients following limb amputation but is only severe in about 5% to 10% of cases. The mechanisms underlying pain in amputees are not fully understood, but factors in both the peripheral and central nervous system play a role. Treatment of phantom pain is...

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Published in:Current pain and headache reports 2000, Vol.4 (2), p.166-170
Main Authors: Nikolajsen, L, Staehelin Jensen, T
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Amputation
Humans
Pain
Pain Measurement
Phantom Limb - diagnosis
Phantom Limb - therapy
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Summary:Phantom pain is experienced by 60% to 80% of patients following limb amputation but is only severe in about 5% to 10% of cases. The mechanisms underlying pain in amputees are not fully understood, but factors in both the peripheral and central nervous system play a role. Treatment of phantom pain is not successful; a recent study on prevention of phantom pain showed negative results. The future may reveal new specific drugs for treatment.
ISSN:1069-5850
1531-3433
1534-3081
DOI:10.1007/s11916-000-0052-0