Phantom Limb Pain and Painful Neuroma After Dysvascular Lower-Extremity Amputation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Phantom limb pain (PLP) and symptomatic neuroma can be debilitating and significantly impact the quality of life of amputees. However, the prevalence of PLP and symptomatic neuromas in patients following dysvascular lower limb amputation (LLA) has not been reliably established. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the prevalence and incidence of phantom limb pain and symptomatic neuroma after dysvascular LLA.

Methods

Four databases (Embase, MEDLINE, Cochrane Central, and Web of Science) were searched on October 5^th, 2022. Prospective or retrospective observational cohort studies or cross-sectional studies reporting either the prevalence or incidence of phantom limb pain and/or symptomatic neuroma following dysvascular LLA were identified.

SUBMITTER: Langeveld M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10756018 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature