Relationship between phantom limb pain, function, and psychosocial health in individuals with lower-limb loss.

Source: Prosthet Orthot Int 2023 Jan 11; . doi: 10.1097/PXR.0000000000000191Authors: Gunterstockman BM, Knight AD, Mahon CE, Childers LW, Cagle T, Hendershot BD, Farrokhi S

The adverse influence of chronic pain on function and psychological health in the general population is well understood. However, the relationship between phantom limb pain (PLP) after limb loss with function and psychological health is less clear. The study purpose was to assess the influences of PLP presence and intensity on function and psychosocial health in individuals with lower-limb loss (LLL).

Pubmed ID: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36637908?dopt=Abstract