Neuropathic pain in a cat post-amputation.
Phantom limb pain is a form of neuropathic pain experienced by human patients who have had amputations. To date there are no reported cases of phantom limb pain in the veterinary literature. A cat presented with signs consistent with neuropathic or phantom limb pain 42 days after iatrogenic sciatic nerve injury and 38 days after subsequent hind limb amputation. Multimodal analgesic therapy resulted in resolution of signs of pain.
Carepoint Veterinary Surgery, South Townsville Queensland 4810. bradoh@jurox.com.au
B J
BJ
O'Hagan
D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000662:veterinary*; D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000818:Animals; D002415:Cats / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006614:Hindlimb / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D010591:Phantom Limb / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D012584:Sciatic Nerve / Q000293:injuries*
D000700:Analgesics