Pathophysiology of Post Amputation Pain

Abstract

This study is being done because post amputation pain (PAP) is common, yet very little is known about the causes of this pain. The purpose of this study is to see how PAP affects the body and brain by using sensory testing (such as pinprick testing), taking pictures of your brain (using a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) machine) and biomedical interventions (such as an injection of pain medicine). We hope that by learning the causes of PAP, we can help future amputees.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA601811

Entities

People

  • R. N. Harden

Organizations

  • Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amputation
  • Amputees
  • Health Services
  • Magnetic Resonance
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Medical Personnel
  • Neurology
  • Neuromuscular Diseases
  • Pain
  • Peripheral Nervous System
  • Residual Limbs
  • Surgical Amputations
  • Upper Limb Amputees

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  • Oncology and Biomarker-Based Cancer Detection.
  • Psychological Intervention/Treatment for Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, and Related Emotional and Cognitive Health Symptoms.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology