Exploring the Role of Cortical Reorganization in Postamputation Phantom Phenomena, Including Phantom Limb Pain in Lower Limb Amputees: A Cross-Sectional Study of the Patterns of Referral of Sensations into the Phantom
This study was undertaken to identify evidence of cortical reorganization in lower limb amputees and to find evidence for the pain memory theory. This was a qualitative interview study using structured questionnaires with lower limb amputees. Participants were asked to identify body areas and activities that stimulate postamputation phantom phenomena to confirm the cortical reorganization theory.
Source: Pain Management Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Cliff Richardson, Nicola Olleveant, Kath Crawford, Jai Kulkarni Tags: Original Article Source Type: research