Phantom limb pain and phantom sensations affect 80% of people after amputation. Many describe feeling movement, pressure, itching, or pain in a limb that is no longer physically there. While the experience can be distressing, learning how the brain and nervous system...
Phantom limb pain is the feeling of pain coming from a limb (or part of a limb) that is no longer present – and research suggests that phantom limb pain can affect up to 80% of amputees. Some people experience a dull ache, others experience burning, stabbing,...
