Supernumerary Phantom Limb After Stroke in the Left Hemisphere: A Case Report
Takumi Matsuyama1, Koji Hayashi1, Yuka Nakaya1
1Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Fukui General Hospital, Fukui, JPN.
Cureus
|September 12, 2024
Summary
Supernumerary phantom limb (SPL) is a rare sensation of an extra limb. This case study details SPL in a stroke patient caused by left hemisphere infarction, highlighting its prolonged nature and eventual improvement.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Neurology
- Stroke Medicine
Background:
- Supernumerary phantom limb (SPL) is a rare sensory phenomenon involving the perception of an additional limb.
- While SPL can arise from various brain regions, its occurrence due to left hemisphere cerebral infarction is uncommon.
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