Phantom limb pain and elevated vacuum
Stephan Manucharian
Description
Collection
Title:
Phantom limb pain and elevated vacuum
Creator:
Stephan Manucharian
Date:
6/15/2018
Text:
Dear List:
A TT patient of mine, seasoned amputee, after having been fit with an elevated vac system reports an increase in intensity and frequency of phantom limb pain when not wearing the prosthesis, like at night. Do you know of any anecdotal or scientific reports about this phenomenon?
Dr. Stephan Manucharian, CP, FAAOP
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A TT patient of mine, seasoned amputee, after having been fit with an elevated vac system reports an increase in intensity and frequency of phantom limb pain when not wearing the prosthesis, like at night. Do you know of any anecdotal or scientific reports about this phenomenon?
Dr. Stephan Manucharian, CP, FAAOP
Sent from my iPhone.
Citation
Stephan Manucharian, “Phantom limb pain and elevated vacuum,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 6, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/208974.
