| Literature DB >> 10998730 |
L Nikolajsen1, T Staehelin Jensen.
Abstract
Phantom pain is experienced by 60% to 80% of patients following limb amputation but is only severe in about 5% to 10% of cases. The mechanisms underlying pain in amputees are not fully understood, but factors in both the peripheral and central nervous system play a role. Treatment of phantom pain is not successful; a recent study on prevention of phantom pain showed negative results. The future may reveal new specific drugs for treatment.Entities:
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Year: 2000 PMID: 10998730 DOI: 10.1007/s11916-000-0052-0
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Rev Pain ISSN: 1069-5850