Characteristics of phantom limb pain in U.S. civilians and service members

Abstract

The population of Americans with limb loss is on the rise, with a different profile than in previous generations (e.g., greater incidence of amputation due to diabetes). This study aimed to identify the key characteristics of phantom limb sensation (PLS) and pain (PLP) in a current sample of Americans with limb loss.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Sep 16, 2021
Source ID
10.1515/sjpain-2021-0139

Entities

People

  • Aimee L. Alphonso
  • Brandon J. Goff
  • Briana N. Perry
  • Colleen O’connell
  • Jack Tsao
  • Monica Tung
  • Paul F Pasquina
  • Sacha Finn
  • Sarah C. Griffin
  • Steven Hanling
  • Wendy Hill

Organizations

  • Augusta University
  • Center for the Intrepid
  • Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
  • United States Department of Veterans Affairs
  • University of New Brunswick
  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Tags

Readers

  • Medical Imaging.
  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.
  • Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Care for Military Service Members and Veterans with Limb Loss or Disability.