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Brachial plexus block in phantom limb pain: a case report.

Sandra Preissler¹, Caroline Dietrich, Winfried Meissner

¹Department of Biological and Clinical Psychology, Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, Germany.

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A single brachial plexus block provided long-lasting relief from phantom limb pain and cramping. This intervention also reversed cortical reorganization, offering sustained benefits for phantom limb sensations.

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Neurology
Pain Medicine
Anesthesiology

Background:

Phantom limb pain (PLP) is a debilitating condition often associated with cortical reorganization.
Current treatments for PLP offer limited long-term efficacy.

Observation:

A patient with chronic, intractable phantom hand pain and cramping experienced immediate relief following a brachial plexus block.
The patient reported sustained pain reduction and phantom limb relaxation for six months post-procedure.

Findings:

Brachial plexus blockade effectively reduced phantom limb pain and cramping.
The intervention led to a reversal of cortical reorganization in the somatosensory cortex.
Long-lasting relief was observed, persisting for at least six months after a single blockade.

Implications:

Temporary peripheral nerve blockade may be a viable therapeutic option for managing phantom limb pain.
This suggests that peripheral mechanisms play a significant role in maintaining PLP and associated cortical changes.
Further research into regional anesthesia techniques for PLP is warranted.