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.
Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA. sharonw@audumla.mdacc.tmc.edu
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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