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Papers: 24 Jul 2021 - 30 Jul 2021

RESEARCH TYPE:
Psychology


2021 Jul 23


Disabil Rehabil

A scoping review of current non-pharmacological treatment modalities for phantom limb pain in limb amputees.

Abstract

Phantom limb pain (PLP) is a chronic neuropathic pain condition of a missing limb following amputation. Pain management is multi-modal, including various non-pharmacological therapies. The purpose of this scoping review was to investigate the evidence surrounding current non-pharmacological treatment modalities for PLP and provide insight into their clinical feasibility.