Catalog

Phantom limb syndrome with pain

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Link to WHO Definition

Phantom limb syndrome with pain – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1205598239

Phantom limb pain is the sensation of pain in a limb that has been amputated or in a body part that has been surgically removed. Phantom limb pain occurs in up to 80% of individuals who undergo amputation. The pain can be excruciating, is refractory to treatment and may be related to a certain position or movement of the phantom and may be elicited or exacerbated by a range of physical, emotional and psychological factors. The pain can have several different qualities, including stabbing, throbbing, burning and cramping.