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Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association Volume 91 Number 1 23-33 2001
Copyright © 2001 American Podiatric Medical Association

Differentiation and Treatment of Phantom Sensation, Phantom Pain, and Residual-Limb Pain

Jonathan Finnoff, DO*

* Assistant Professor, Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Utah School of Medicine, 50 N Medical Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84132.

Abstract

This article defines the three major forms of postamputation sensation: 1) 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. (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 91(1): 23-33, 2001)






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