scholarly journals Treating Intractable Phantom Limb Pain with Ambulatory Continuous Peripheral Nerve Blocks: A Pilot Study

Pain Medicine ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 935-942 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian M. Ilfeld ◽  
Tobias Moeller-Bertram ◽  
Steven R. Hanling ◽  
Kyle Tokarz ◽  
Edward R. Mariano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Peripheral Nerve ◽  
Phantom Limb Pain ◽  
Phantom Limb ◽  
Limb Pain ◽  
Nerve Blocks ◽  
Peripheral Nerve Blocks

scholarly journals Ambulatory continuous peripheral nerve blocks to treat post-amputation phantom limb pain a multicenter, randomized, quadruple-masked, placebo-controlled clinical trial

Pain ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian M. Ilfeld ◽  
Bahareh Khatibi ◽  
Kamal Maheshwari ◽  
Sarah J. Madison ◽  
Wael Ali Sakr Esa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Peripheral Nerve ◽  
Phantom Limb Pain ◽  
Phantom Limb ◽  
Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
Limb Pain ◽  
Nerve Blocks ◽  
Peripheral Nerve Blocks

scholarly journals Development of Phantom Limb Pain after Femoral Nerve Block

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sadiah Siddiqui ◽  
Anthony N. Sifonios ◽  
Vanny Le ◽  
Marc E. Martinez ◽  
Jean D. Eloy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nerve Block ◽  
Femoral Nerve Block ◽  
Femoral Nerve ◽  
Subsequent Development ◽  
Phantom Limb Pain ◽  
Phantom Limb ◽  
Limb Pain ◽  
Nerve Blocks ◽  
Peripheral Nerve Blocks ◽  
Prevention And Treatment

Historically, phantom limb pain (PLP) develops in 50–80% of amputees and may arise within days following an amputation for reasons presently not well understood. Our case involves a 29-year-old male with previous surgical amputation who develops PLP after the performance of a femoral nerve block. Although there have been documented cases of reactivation of PLP in amputees after neuraxial technique, there have been no reported events associated with femoral nerve blockade. We base our discussion on the theory that symptoms of phantom limb pain are of neuropathic origin and attempt to elaborate the link between regional anesthesia and PLP. Further investigation and understanding of PLP itself will hopefully uncover a relationship between peripheral nerve blocks targeting an affected limb and the subsequent development of this phenomenon, allowing physicians to take appropriate steps in prevention and treatment.

scholarly journals Percutaneous Image-Guided Cryoablation for the Treatment of Phantom Limb Pain in Amputees: A Pilot Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-34.e4 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. David Prologo ◽  
Charles A. Gilliland ◽  
Michael Miller ◽  
Paul Harkey ◽  
Jackie Knight ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Phantom Limb Pain ◽  
Phantom Limb ◽  
Limb Pain ◽  
Image Guided

scholarly journals Effectiveness of phantom exercises for phantom limb pain: A pilot study

2009 ◽  
Vol 41 (7) ◽  
pp. 582-584 ◽  
Author(s):  
� Ülger ◽  
S Topuz ◽  
K Bayramlar ◽  
G Şener ◽  
F Erbahçeci
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Phantom Limb Pain ◽  
Phantom Limb ◽  
Limb Pain

scholarly journals An investigation into the effects of a virtual reality system on phantom limb pain: a pilot study

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 92-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jai Kulkarni ◽  
Steve Pettifer ◽  
Sue Turner ◽  
Cliff Richardson
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Statistical Difference ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Numerical Rating Scale ◽  
Phantom Limb Pain ◽  
Phantom Limb ◽  
Limb Pain ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Numerical Rating

Background: There is no first-line treatment available for phantom limb pain (PLP). For some years, there has been interest in the use of mirrors and other techniques based on visual feedback. Unfortunately, up until now, all published studies have had methodological weaknesses with two recent systematic reviews concluding that therapies of this kind need more evidence to support their use. Aim: To evaluate the effects of a virtual reality (VR) activity on PLP. Methods: This was a prospective pilot study of upper limb amputees using questionnaires to evaluate a VR system. Eleven participants were recruited, with nine completing all three sessions of VR. Participants undertook three sessions of VR, one a month for 3 months. Outcome measures were PLP pain intensity using an 11-point numerical rating scale (NRS), number of PLP episodes and duration of the PLP episodes. All participants were also asked for their judgement of change. Open-ended questions captured the qualitative experience of all aspects of the VR experience. Results: The mean PLP pain score following three VR sessions reduced (6.11 v 3.56) but this was not a statistical difference (t = 2.1, df = 8, p = 0.07). No statistical difference was found for the number of PLP episodes (Pearson chi-square = 3.43, df = 2, p = 0.18) or the duration of each PLP episode (Pearson chi-square = 22.50, df = 16, p = 0.13). Three groups emerged: those whose pain reduced (the majority), those whose pain remained the same (small number) and one those whose pain increased slightly. Discussion: There is insufficient evidence from these results to identify an effect of VR on PLP; however, this is a small group and qualitatively most were content with the treatment and wanted a longer trial.

scholarly journals Percutaneous image-guided cryoablation for the treatment of phantom limb pain in amputees: a pilot study

2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. S183-S184
Author(s):  
J. Prologo ◽  
C. Gilliland ◽  
K. Yamada ◽  
F. Edalat ◽  
R. Bittman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Phantom Limb Pain ◽  
Phantom Limb ◽  
Limb Pain ◽  
Image Guided
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