A scoping review of spinal cord stimulation for phantom limb pain.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Phantom limb pain (PLP) is a debilitating condition that affects individuals following limb amputation. While medical management with anticonvulsants and physical therapy is the first-line treatment, spinal cord stimulation (SCS) has emerged as an option for patients with persistent, refractory pain.

Objectives

This study aimed to evaluate the current literature on SCS for PLP, focusing on pain reduction and associated complications.

Methods

A systematic review was conducted on reports of adults (≥18 years) with phantom limb pain treated with spinal cord stimulation. Titles and abstracts were screened, followed by a full-text review based on predefined inclusion criteria. Extracted data included sample size, SCS lead placement, pain reduction, visual analog

SUBMITTER: Jaffee S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11932836 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature