Wounded Warrior Project: Support, community and resources for veterans (includes but not limited to amputee support).Ībilities Expo: National conventions offering the latest technology in assistance for individuals with disabilities. International Child Amputee Network: Resources for families of children living with limb loss or underdeveloped limb(s). Find educational webinars, advocacy, peer support, prosthetist finder and more! The Amputee Coalition: A national organization created to empower those affected by limb loss. Please consider looking into one (or more) of these organizations if you are looking for more than just physical pain relief. Living with an amputation creates many different types of challenges and opportunities for support. There are additional challenges that accompany the physical discomfort of phantom limb pain. To see a complete list of our entire suite of interventional and psychological options, please visit our website.
Non-Interventional Therapies: Mirror box therapy, biofeedback, massage, ultrasound, acupunctureĭepending on the location of the patient’s amputation, there are many other therapies and/or treatments that could be added to this list. Interventional Treatments: Deep Brain Stimulation, Nerve block or injection, spinal cord stimulation Medication: Opioids, Antidepressants, Anticonvulsants, topical and/or oral anesthetics, muscle relaxants Some of the more common treatments for Phantom Limb Pain include: As with many chronic pain conditions, the earlier the treatments can begin, the greater the chances for success. It is highly recommended that patients with Phantom Limb Pain get help as soon as possible following the onset of symptoms. At CPC, we will thoroughly assess your specific concerns and offer several customized comprehensive pain solutions. We encourage patients to remember that each chronic pain condition is unique, and that phantom limb pain is no exception. Over time, some patients experience a decrease in intensity of these symptoms, especially after the first six months have passed. Many times, these sensations begin immediately following the amputation procedure. Although the name implies only pain, Phantom Limb Pain can occur in a variety of sensations, including: This discomfort can occur in or around the amputation site as well as in the body part that no longer exists. However, many advances have been made regarding treatments and therapies that can help manage the symptoms. This condition was first documented in the 16th century by a French surgeon, and much is still left to discover about it today in the medical community. Studies show that this discomfort can relate directly to pain that existed prior to the amputation or the specific site of the amputation. Phantom limb pain is discomfort that a patient experiences in the area where a limb used to exist post amputation. We’re going to be sharing a little bit about what phantom limb pain is, what types of treatments are available and a few helpful resources to learn more. If you or someone you love has had an amputation and is experiencing discomfort in the area of the amputation, our interventional pain physician team put this post together with you in mind! We are so thankful you “stopped by” to read our blog today and hope you find it to be helpful.
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