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Phantom limb pain during spinal anaesthesia. Recurrence in amputees
Anaesthesia
|September 1, 1983
Summary
Phantom limb pain, a rare post-amputation sensation, can be triggered by spinal anesthesia. This anesthesia can cause phantom pain to return in patients who were previously pain-free, even with full sensory block.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Pain Management
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Phantom limb pain (PLP) is a recognized complication following amputation.
- PLP is typically rare, affecting a subset of amputees.
- The mechanisms underlying PLP remain incompletely understood.