title: Dealing with phantom limb pain after amputation.
abstract: Patients usually experience phantom limb pain after amputation but it may also occur following resection of other parts of the body, such as the breast and internal organs like the rectum. The causes are complex and patients require careful assessment to ensure they receive appropriate care. This article describes the causes of phantom limb pain and discusses assessment strategies.
authors.affiliation: Huddersfield Royal Infirmary.
authors.forename: Dawn
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Fieldsen
authors.forename: Sharon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Wood
mesh_terms: D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000523:psychology*; D059408:Pain Management; D010147:Pain Measurement; D010591:Phantom Limb