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How to deal with phantom limb pain – Orthotic & Prosthetic Specialists, Inc., LIVING WELL Magazine

What is Phantom Limb Pain?
By Michael Relle, CPO/FAAOP, Orthotic & Prosthetic Specialists, Inc., Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
Phantom limb pain is used to describe sensations felt by amputees where the amputated limb has been located. It may include cramping, tingling, itching, pins-and-needles, stabbing pains, and or pressure. Most amputees experience this, but the intensity to which it is felt will vary. […]