Research Article: Veteran Perspectives on Phantom Limb Pain and Non-Drug Interventions
Abstract:
The population of those living with an amputation is growing with a prevalence expected to reach . million in the general US population by . Of patients who survive an amputation, –% experience phantom limb pain (PLP), a form of chronic neuropathic pain, where pain is perceived in the area where the limb has been amputated and is no longer there., Although some individuals with PLP respond to existing clinical treatments, when PLP is severe, limited effective treatments have been identified with sufficient evidence that can improve quality of life. Recent review papers cite preliminary evidence to support multi-modal approaches, imagery-based therapies (eg, graded motor imagery [GMI], mirror therapy, and virtual visual feedback) however at present, evidence is lacking for all non-drug treatments with rigorous studies needed.–
Introduction:
The population of those living with an amputation is growing with a prevalence expected to reach . million in the general US population by . Of patients who survive an amputation, –% experience phantom limb pain (PLP), a form of chronic neuropathic pain, where pain is perceived in the area where the limb has been amputated and is no longer there. , Although some individuals with PLP respond to existing clinical treatments, when PLP is severe, limited effective treatments have been identified with sufficient…
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