Musculoskeletal Diseases Phantom limb pain
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
PainSA
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Amputees with self-reported PLP as assessed on the BPI. Amputations due to Diabetic peripheral neuropathy, cardiovascular diseases, infection and trauma. Trans-humeral and Trans-radial amputations; Elbow and wrist disarticulations, Trans-femoral and Trans-tibial amputations; Knee and Ankle disarticulations. 3 or more months since amputation. Medically stable for a period of 3 months post amputation. Should be 18 years and older. Should be able to understand, write or read either English, isiXhosa or Afrikaans.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Double amputees Psychopathological disorders as recorded in their medical folder. Motor Problems screened through cerebellar dysfunction tests (Walker, Hall & Hurst, 1990). Visual impairment such that they are unable to read the information sheet and informed consent forms unaided or with their normal reading glasses. Patients with Nil to mild pain (scored as <3 on the pain severity scale) (Zelman et al., 2005). Associated severe medical problems preventing participation. Previous GMI treatment.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Phantom limb pain | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quality of Life | — |
Countries
South Africa
Contacts
Public ContactRomy Parker
Director of Pain unit: Groote Schuur Hospital
Outcome results
None listed