Phantom Limbs and Phantom Limb Pain: Mechanisms, Clinical Challenges, and Emerging Therapies
Journal: Canadian Journal of Pain
Phantom limb phenomena, including painless and painful phantoms, have long intrigued clinicians and scientists, providing a window into the complex interplay between mind and body. Although highly prevalent, and despite decades of research, these experiences remain only partially understood. As one of the most severe, and poorly managed forms of chronic pain, phantom limb pain highlights critical gaps in both our un…