Characterising phantom limb phenomena in upper limb amputees
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Characterising phantom limb phenomena in upper limb amputees.
A systematic descriptive survey was carried out on a clinic population with acquired upper limb amputation in which clear distinctions were made between phantom experiences, pre-amputation pain and stump pain. It was found that of 76 participants 96% reported phantom experiences and 84% were currently experiencing phantom limb phenomena (PLP). Sixty-nine percent (69%) of those currently experie...
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عنوان ژورنال: Prosthetics & Orthotics International
سال: 2001
ISSN: 0309-3646
DOI: 10.1080/03093640108726607