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Phantom limb phenomena in cancer amputees.

Danièlle Probstner¹, Luiz Claudio Santos Thuler, Neli Muraki Ishikawa

¹Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Phantom pain and phantom sensations are common after limb amputation in cancer patients. This study found high prevalence rates, highlighting the need for further research into their causes.

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Area of Science:

Oncology
Pain Management
Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

Limb amputation is a common procedure for cancer patients.
Phantom pain and related sensations can significantly impact quality of life post-amputation.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the prevalence of phantom pain.
To assess associated conditions like phantom sensations and stump pain.
Focus on cancer patients who underwent limb amputation.

Main Methods:

Cross-sectional study design.
Involved adult patients undergoing limb amputation.
Quantified pain and sensations using a verbal numerical scale.

Main Results:

Phantom pain prevalence: 46.7%.
Phantom sensation prevalence: 90.7%.
Surgical stump pain prevalence: 32.0%.

Conclusions:

Phantom pain and sensations are highly prevalent in cancer patients post-amputation.
Further research is needed to identify factors contributing to their onset.