Examining patient reported outcome measures for phantom limb pain: Measurement use in a sample of Veterans with amputation

Abstract: Purpose: Phantom limb pain (PLP) is treated with medications and non-drug treatments. Best clinical practices for measuring treatment outcomes have not been defined. The …

Pain after combat injury in male UK military personnel deployed to Afghanistan

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic pain after injury poses a serious health burden. As a result of advances in medical technology, ever more military personnel survive severe combat …

A systematic review of the prevalence of postamputation and chronic neuropathic pain associated with combat injury in military personnel

Abstract: Combat trauma can lead to widespread tissue damage and limb loss. This may result in chronic neuropathic and post amputation pain, including phantom limb pain (PLP) and …

Efficacy of mirror therapy and virtual reality therapy in alleviating phantom limb pain: a meta-analysis and systematic review

Abstract: Introduction: Amputations result from trauma, war, conflict, vascular diseases and cancer. Phantom limb pain (PLP) is a potentially debilitating form of chronic pain …

A national study of Veterans with major upper limb amputation: Survey methods, participants, and summary findings

Abstract: Introduction: A comprehensive study to assess quality and outcomes of care for Veterans with upper limb amputation is needed. This paper presents methods and summary …