The prevalence and risk factors for phantom limb pain in people with amputations: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Katleho LimakatsoGillian J BedwellVictoria J MaddenRomy Parker

Published in: PloS one (2020)

This systematic review and meta-analysis estimates that six of every 10 people with an amputation report PLP-a high and important prevalence of PLP. Healthcare professionals ought to be aware of the high rates of PLP and implement strategies to reduce PLP by addressing known risk factors, specifically those identified by the current study.

Keyphrases

risk factors
chronic pain
neuropathic pain
pain management
lower limb
spinal cord injury
spinal cord
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