Phantom limb syndrome with pain (Q86252)
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Phantom limb pain is the sensation of pain in a limb that has been amputated or in a body part that has been surgically removed. Phantom limb pain occurs in up to 80% of individuals who undergo amputation. The pain can be excruciating, is refractory to treatment and may be related to a certain position or movement of the phantom and may be elicited or exacerbated by a range of physical, emotional and psychological factors. The pain can have several different qualities, including stabbing, throbbing, burning and cramping.
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| English | Phantom limb syndrome with pain |
Phantom limb pain is the sensation of pain in a limb that has been amputated or in a body part that has been surgically removed. Phantom limb pain occurs in up to 80% of individuals who undergo amputation. The pain can be excruciating, is refractory to treatment and may be related to a certain position or movement of the phantom and may be elicited or exacerbated by a range of physical, emotional and psychological factors. The pain can have several different qualities, including stabbing, throbbing, burning and cramping. |
