What is phantom limb pain?
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Phantom limb pain is the sensation of pain in the limb that has been amputated. It can feel like burning, cramping, or shooting pain and is caused by mixed signals from the brain and spinal cord.
Phantom limb pain is the perception of pain or discomfort in a limb that is no longer there. PLP most commonly presents as a sequela of amputation. The underlying pathophysiology remains poorly understood.