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    • Pain Medicine
    • Rehabilitation

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    • Phantom pain (PP) is a common, debilitating neuropathic pain syndrome following limb amputation.
    • Pathophysiology involves peripheral nerve damage, central sensitization, and cortical reorganization, influenced by psychological factors.
    • Prevalence is high, exceeding 80% lifetime, with increased incidence after major amputations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the current understanding of phantom pain pathophysiology.
    • To outline diagnostic criteria and preventive strategies for phantom pain.
    • To summarize effective multimodal treatment approaches for phantom pain management.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of studies on phantom pain diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.
    • Analysis of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
    • Evaluation of psychological interventions and their impact.

    Main Results:

    • Morphine and pregabalin show efficacy, while tramadol and gabapentin are less effective pharmacologically.
    • Non-pharmacological methods like mirror therapy and TENS offer supportive pain relief.
    • Trauma-focused psychological therapy can be beneficial, particularly for patients with PTSD.

    Conclusions:

    • Optimal phantom pain management necessitates an individualized, multimodal strategy.
    • Combining pharmacological, physical, and psychological interventions is recommended for best outcomes.
    • Further research into pathophysiology and treatment optimization is warranted.