Phantom Limb Pain in Pediatric Oncology

Phantom limb pain (PLP) is a prevalent problem for children and adolescents undergoing amputation due to cancer treatment. The symptoms are wide ranging from sharp to tingling. PLP in children typically lasts for a few minutes but can be almost constant and can be highly distressing. This focused re...

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Main Authors: Patrick DeMoss, Logan H. Ramsey, Cynthia Windham Karlson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Neurology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fneur.2018.00219/full