Phantom Limb

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Medical phenomenon
gptkbp:affects Amputees
gptkbp:alternativeName Phantom limb sensation
gptkbp:causedBy Brain and spinal cord reorganization
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Silas_Weir_Mitchell
1871
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Phantom Limb
gptkbp:mayInclude Tingling
Burning sensation
Itching
gptkbp:occursAfter Limb amputation
Nerve injury
gptkbp:prevalence Common among amputees
gptkbp:relatedTo Neurology
Phantom pain
gptkbp:studiedIn Neuroscience
gptkbp:symptom Pain in missing limb
Sensation in missing limb
gptkbp:treatment Medications
Physical therapy
Mirror therapy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Shins
gptkb:Operation_Sunblock
gptkb:Jackson_Publick
gptkb:The_Guild_of_Calamitous_Intent
gptkb:Pig_Destroyer
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6