Solving phantom limb pain – science is getting closer
Study offers hope for sufferers, with new technique successfully relieving pain for up to a week
After amputation of an arm, most amputees report vivid and continuous sensations of their missing limb. Some can even move their missing hand as if it were still there.
For many amputees, though, these sensations are painful and, unfortunately, there are no effective treatments for this pain.
How could pain arise from a missing hand — and what can we do about it?
Our brains contain a detailed map of our body that allows us to move and feel as we explore our world. Our brain is also a dynamic organ, adapting and changing to experience.
