Prevalence of postamputation pain and its subtypes: a meta-analysis with meta-regression.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The inconsistent use of standardized approaches for classifying postamputation pain (PAP) has been a barrier to establishing its prevalence.

Objectives

The primary objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to determine the prevalence of nontraumatic lower-extremity PAP using an established taxonomy. The secondary objective is to determine the prevalence of PAP subtypes, including phantom limb pain and residual limb pain (RLP).

Methods

An a priori protocol was registered, and a database search was conducted by a reference librarian. Randomized trials and uncontrolled studies were eligible for inclusion. The risk of bias was assessed using a tool developed for uncontrolled studies. A total of 2679 studies were screened, and 13 studies met inc

SUBMITTER: Schwingler PM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8108594 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature