The significance of preamputation pain for the development of postamputation stump and
phantom pain has been discussed over the years and is still a matter of dispute. It has been …

Although previous research suggests that preamputation pain is a risk factor for pain after
amputation, little is known about the association between acute postsurgical pain and …

In a prospective study 58 patients undergoing limb amputation were interviewed the day
before operation about their pre-amputation limb pain and 8 days, 6 months and 2 years …

In modern times, World War II, Vietnam, Israeli, Iraqi, Yugoslavian and Afghani wars have
been responsible for many sad cases of traumatic amputations in otherwise healthy people …

The incidence and clinical picture of non-painful and painful phantom limb sensations as
well as stump pain was studied in 58 patients 8 days and 6 months after limb amputation …

Limb amputation is followed by stump and phantom pain in a large proportion of amputees
and postamputation pain may be associated with signs of hyperexcitability such as …

Phantom pain in subjects with an amputated limb is a well-known problem. However,
estimates of the prevalence of phantom pain differ considerably in the literature. Various …

Research among persons with cancer pain suggests that the association between pain
intensity and pain interference is non-linear. That is, pain begins to have a serious impact on …

Phantom pain has been given considerable attention in literature. Phantom pain reduces
quality of life, and patients suffering from phantom pain make heavy use of the medical …

Objective: To analyse the prevalence of phantom (limb) pain over time and to analyse
factors associated with phantom (limb) pain in a prospective cohort of amputees. Design: A …