Phantom Limb Pain Management. [PDF]
J Hand Surg AmWith an estimated 2 million major limb amputees and projections reaching 3.6 million by 2050, the increasing prevalence of limb loss in the United States underscores the importance of addressing complications associated with limb loss. Phantom limb pain (PLP) is a common and often chronic condition affecting 40% to 80% of amputees.
Spezia MC, Dy CJ, Brogan DM.
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The prevalence and risk factors for phantom limb pain: a cross-sectional survey. [PDF]
BMC NeurolWe previously performed a systematic review and meta-analysis which revealed a Phantom Limb Pain (PLP) prevalence estimate of 64% [95% CI: 60.01–68.1]. The prevalence estimates varied significantly between developed and developing countries.
Limakatso K +5 more
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Extended reality used in the treatment of phantom limb pain: a multicenter, double-blind, randomized controlled trial. [PDF]
PainSupplemental Digital Content is Available in the Text. The use of phantom motor execution and phantom motor imagery aided by extended reality substantially alleviates phantom limb pain and its associated comorbidities.
Lendaro E +19 more
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Neuromodulation Techniques in Phantom Limb Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.), 2020 OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effects of neuromodulation techniques in adults with phantom limb pain (PLP). METHODS A systematic search was performed, comprising randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and quasi-experimental (QE) studies that were published ...
Kevin Pacheco‐Barrios +2 more
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Is Phantom Limb Awareness Necessary for the Treatment of Phantom Limb Pain? [PDF]
Neurologia Medico-ChirurgicaPhantom limb pain is attributed to abnormal sensorimotor cortical representations. Various feedback treatments have been applied to induce the reorganization of the sensorimotor cortical representations to reduce pain.
Huixiang YANG, Takufumi YANAGISAWA
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Frontiers in Neuroscience, 2021 Phantom limb pain (PLP) and phantom limb sensation (PLS) are common and distressing sequelae of amputation. Current pain management following amputation is challenging and unsatisfying.
Qin Guo +3 more
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Intraoperative cryo nerve block during lower extremity amputation prevents the development of phantom limb pain [PDF]
Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative TechniquesPhantom limb pain is the experience of painful sensations in an amputated limb. It is highly prevalent with unclear etiology. There is no consensus regarding the ideal prevention and treatment of this condition.
Lizabeth A. O’Connor, DMSc, MPH, PA-C +2 more
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Robotic-Enhanced Prosthetic Liners for Vibration Therapy: Reducing Phantom Limb Pain in Transfemoral Amputees [PDF]
SensorsPhantom limb pain, a common challenge for amputees, lacks effective treatment options. Vibration therapy is a promising non-pharmacologic intervention for reducing pain intensity, but its efficacy in alleviating phantom limb pain requires further ...
Kacey Roehrich +2 more
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Mirror therapy in the treatment of phantom limb pain following traumatic upper limb amputation – a case report [PDF]
Chirurgia Narządów Ruchu i Ortopedia PolskaIntroduction. Phantom limb pain is a common complication after limb amputation, involving cortical reorganization and disturbed sensorimotor integration.
Karina Szczypiór-Piasecka
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The Potency of Optical and Augmented Reality Mirror Boxes in Amputees and People with Intact Limbs [PDF]
Advances in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 2006 Phantom limb pain is the distressing problem experienced by many amputees, defined as a painful sensation perceived in the area of the missing body part. Phantom limb pain can be very severe and disabling.
Kieran O'Neill, Annraoi de Paor
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