Abstract
This article defines the three major forms of postamputation sensation1) phantom sensation, 2) phantom pain, and 3) residual-limb pain. Proposed etiologies for phantom pain are discussed. The literature on current diagnoses and treatments for each of the three postamputation sensations is reviewed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 23-33 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association |
Volume | 91 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2001 |
Externally published | Yes |