Characteristics of Phantom Limb Pain Alleviated with Virtual Reality Rehabilitation

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Authors

Michihiro Osumi · Kio University

Kazunori Inomata · Safe Kids Worldwide

Yuji Inoue

Yuko Otake · University of Tokyo Hospital

Shu Morioka · Kio University

Masahiko Sumitani · University of Tokyo Hospital

Abstract

The current findings indicate that VR rehabilitation may be particularly effective for PLP associated with distorted phantom limb movement and body representations (e.g., clamping, gnawing), compared with typical neuropathic sensations (e.g., shooting, burning, dysesthesia).

Topics & Keywords

Pain Management and Treatment Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Pain Medicine

Volume 20, Issue 5, pp. 1038-1046

DOI: 10.1093/pm/pny269

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