Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians is an orthopedic and sports medicine practice that finds effective solutions for acute and chronic pain, like post-amputation limb pain and phantom limb pain. Our double board-certified physicians can help you achieve lasting pain relief using proven methods.
If you recently had a limb amputated, you may be experiencing post-amputation limb pain, phantom limb pain or both. Post-amputation limb pain is felt in the amputation area, whereas phantom limb pain is felt where the amputated limb used to be.
Post-amputation Versus Phantom Limb Pain
Post-amputation limb pain occurs when the nerve endings at the amputation site continue to relay pain signals to the brain. Phantom limb pain results from a mix-up in nervous system signals between the spinal cord and the brain. As a result, the nerve connections from the amputated body part’s periphery to the brain remain in place, sending information that can be misinterpreted as pain in the region that no longer exists.
Fast Relief After Amputation
While it can take up to six months for a wound to heal after amputation, our physicians at Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians can help you get relief sooner with various treatments that interrupt the pain signals to the brain.
The treatments offered include non-surgical methods such as relaxation techniques, heat application, massage, Biofeedback, physical therapy, neurostimulation techniques, TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) of the stump and medications. However, you may require surgery to remove scar tissue entangling a nerve if your case is severe.
Each treatment is different, and we may need to perform several to achieve results. For example, heat application involves wrapping the residual limb in a heating pad. In addition, TENS is an easy and inexpensive analgesic technique involving a portable battery-powered device that generates electrical currents. The device is attached to the skin near the residual limb, where it sends a weak electrical current to interrupt the pain signals before they reach the brain. To find out more about all the therapies available, call Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians and schedule a consultation.
Don’t Live in Pain for Years!
Up to 80% of people with amputation continue to have phantom pain two years after the surgery. Don’t let this be you! Find relief sooner. At Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians, our doctors and surgeons specialize in cutting-edge, minimally invasive techniques to get you feeling better, faster.
We deliver excellent results with a shorter recovery time and fewer complications by combining our expertise with the most advanced technology and equipment. Contact the Phantom Limb Pain Treatment Experts at Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians today if you seek skilled treatment for phantom limb pain. You can count on our physicians to help you find long-term pain relief and attain a better quality of life.
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