Clinical Characteristics Associated with the PLP-PLS Index, a New Potential Metric to Phenotype Phantom Limb Pain.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Phantom limb pain (PLP) is highly prevalent after amputation. However, the influence of non-painful sensations (PLS) remains unclear. This study examines the PLP-PLS index as a novel tool to differentiate PLP from PLS and explores the association of clinical factors with the index.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of baseline data from 112 participants in a previous factorial trial in patients with unilateral traumatic lower limb amputation. Linear regression models were used to examine the associations between the index and various demographic, psychological and clinical factors. Logistic and Poisson regression, and e-value calculation were utilized for sensitivity analyses.

Results

Adjusted multivariable linear regression models demonstrate

SUBMITTER: Ortega-Marquez J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11429012 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature