Phantom limb pain: Prevalence, mechanisms and associated factors

摘要: This chapter reviews the literature regarding phantom limb pain (PLP) following amputation. Controversies exist over incidence and prevalence, causes, mechanisms management of PLP. Owing to a lack effective treatment for condition, interest has turned potential pre-empt Pre-emption needs targets, focused upon pre-amputation pain. A success with pre-emption led in other factors which may be associated To ensure rigour, before addressing that are PLP, it is necessary tackle controversies within Each area controversy will reviewed final section concentrating on those aspects, inherent an individual, play role PLP development and/or maintenance.