Phantom limbs
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| - | Phantom limb syndrome causes a phantom sensation related to an individual’s amputated or missing limbs. The afflicted individual feels as though the missing limb is still a part of his body. It feels as though it is moving appropriately with the rest of the person’s body, despite the fact that the limb itself is clearly nonexistent. It is believed that the syndrome is caused by an attempt by the brain to reorganize the sensory information that has been disrupted by the amputation. | + | Phantom limb syndrome causes a phantom sensation related to an individual’s amputated or missing limbs. Since it does occur in people born without limbs, it is suggested that people are born with inherent wiring with regard to the sensations felt in the limbs of the body. The afflicted individual feels as though the missing limb is still a part of his body. It feels as though it is moving appropriately with the rest of the person’s body, despite the fact that the limb itself is clearly nonexistent. It is believed that the syndrome is caused by an attempt by the brain to reorganize the sensory information that has been disrupted by the amputation. |
== Phantom Limb Pain == | == Phantom Limb Pain == | ||
Revision as of 23:58, 28 April 2008
Phantom limb syndrome causes a phantom sensation related to an individual’s amputated or missing limbs. Since it does occur in people born without limbs, it is suggested that people are born with inherent wiring with regard to the sensations felt in the limbs of the body. The afflicted individual feels as though the missing limb is still a part of his body. It feels as though it is moving appropriately with the rest of the person’s body, despite the fact that the limb itself is clearly nonexistent. It is believed that the syndrome is caused by an attempt by the brain to reorganize the sensory information that has been disrupted by the amputation.
Phantom Limb Pain
References
Neuronal Growth in the Brain May Explain Phantom Limb Syndrome
