Evidence for the optimal management of acute and chronic phantom pain: a systematic review
J Halbert, M Crotty, ID Cameron - The Clinical Journal of Pain, 2002 - journals.lww.com
Objectives The objective was to examine the evidence to determine the optimal
management of phantom limb pain in the preoperative and postoperative phase of
amputations. Methods Trials were identified by a systematic search of MEDLINE, review
articles, and references of relevant trials from the period 1966–1999, including only English-
language articles. Included trials involved a control group, any intervention, and reported
phantom pain as an outcome. Results Twelve trials were identified, including 375 patients …
management of phantom limb pain in the preoperative and postoperative phase of
amputations. Methods Trials were identified by a systematic search of MEDLINE, review
articles, and references of relevant trials from the period 1966–1999, including only English-
language articles. Included trials involved a control group, any intervention, and reported
phantom pain as an outcome. Results Twelve trials were identified, including 375 patients …
