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Phantom limb pain and related disorders
1Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA. sharonw@audumla.mdacc.tmc.edu
Neurologic Clinics
|October 10, 1998
Abstract:
Postamputation phenomena, including painful and nonpainful phantom sensations occur following loss of limbs and other body parts. Peripheral and central nervous system mechanisms play a role in persistent phantom pain. Understanding the pathophysiology of this syndrome has improved in recent years. Comprehensive evaluation and a multimodality treatment approach comprise the current standard of care of the patient with phantom pain.