Phantom Limb Pain, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Phantom limb pain

Phantom limb pain (PLP) is clinically defined as the perception of pain or discomfort in a limb that no longer exists.  Although PLP most commonly presents as a pathological sequelae in amputee patients, the underlying pathophysiology remains poorly understood. PLP can present along a wide clinical spectrum and varying severity of symptoms.  The condition should be differentiated from other related … [Read more…]