[AMP-L] Looking at Phantom Limb Pain and How Ttechnology Can Help

[Wayne Renardson]

via Glasgow Times:

THIS week we´re looking at a medical condition where the exact cause 
is yet to be clearly understood, and which affects thousands of 
people in the UK.  

We have been finding out about phantom limb pain and how technology 
can help.  

Phantom Limb Pain (PLP) is the perception of pain or discomfort 
amputees feel resonating from their missing limb.  

The pain is described as shooting or stabbing pains. Heat, pressure, 
cramping, itchy and crushing sensations are also reported.  

Of the thousands of amputees in the UK every year roughly 85-90% 
experience PLP to some degree.  

The pain can begin as early as a week after amputation and can last 
years. The pain is usually intermittent and can disappear or lessen 
over time with the right treatment. However, PLP can have a 
devastating effect on mental and physical health.  

The rest of the story, with photo, here:

https://tinyurl.com/27n3r2xx

Wayne R.