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Very few life events can match the challenges and changes in lifestyle as
those that face an amputee. Currently there are almost 350,000 amputees living
in the United States. Each year, another 135,000 receive an amputation. More
than 9 out of every 1... |
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What is neuropathic pain?
Neuropathic pain is a complex, chronic pain state that usually is accompanied
by tissue injury. With neuropathic pain, the nerve fibers themselves may be
damaged, dysfunctional or injured. These damaged nerve fibers send in... |
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What is phantom limb pain?
Phantom limb pain is pain felt in the area where a limb has been amputated.
Phantom limb pain can be mild to extremely painful. In some cases, phantom limb
pain can be disabling and can lead to a lifelong struggle with chron... |
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