Phamtom limb; some theories.
After discussing the problems of elderly amputees with a peripheral vaxcular surgeon, some of the relevant literaure is surveyed, with views from different specialists, none of whom claim understanding nor consistent success in treatment of phantom limb complaints at present. Dorsal column stimulation has still to be evaluated. Psychological aspects indicate a need for a multidisciplinary team approach to this problem.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010591:Phantom Limb / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D012046:Rehabilitation; D013315:Stress, Psychological