Phantom limb pain and related disorders.
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.
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Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA. sharonw@audumla.mdacc.tmc.edu
D002490:Central Nervous System / Q000503:physiopathology; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D009619:Nociceptors / Q000503:physiopathology; D010147:Pain Measurement; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000503:physiopathology; D010591:Phantom Limb / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy