http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/keyword/phantom_limb-pain Inquiries Journal provides undergraduate and graduate students around the world a platform for the wide dissemination of academic work over a range of core disciplines. en-us Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:00:14 -0400 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:00:14 -0400 http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/935/phantom-limb-pain-causes-and-treatment-options By Jerzy Dzierla - Phantom-limb pain is usually described as burning, stabbing, throbbing, cramping or squeezing (Flor 2002: 182; Nikolajsen and Jensen 2001: 108). Researchers have identified a number of factors having a modulatory effect on the probability of the occurrence of phantom-limb pain. Among the best documented variables which can contribute to the development of phantom-limb pain sensations are the amputation site, pre-amputation pain, residual limb pain, time after amputation, sex, as well as conditions of psychological nature like stress and depression (Knotkova et al. 2012: 39; Subedi and Grossberg... Sun, 02 Nov 2014 09:44 EST http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/935/phantom-limb-pain-causes-and-treatment-options