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Rev Esp Med Quir 2014; 19 (1)

Phantom limb pain: pathophysiology and treatment

Villaseñor MJC, Escobar RVH, Sánchez OÁO, Quintero GIJ

Language: Spanish
References: 54
Page: 62-68
PDF size: 459.73 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Phantom limb pain is a common complication after amputation of a limb, its pathophysiology is complex and includes changes in the peripheral nerve, the dorsal root ganglia, spinal cord and cerebral cortex. We consider that the multidisciplinary team that treats patients with amputation should have the basic knowledge for the treatment of this complication. Although there are several treatments, just a few have good quality studies to support its use. We present a brief review of the pathophysiology as well as some of the treatments used in their manage.


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