Table 2 The symptoms of PLP and number of people experiencing them
From: The prevalence and risk factors for phantom limb pain: a cross-sectional survey
PLP symptoms | People experiencing PLP symptoms [n (%)]* |
|---|---|
Sharp | 22 (33.8) |
Shooting | 16 (24.6) |
Burning | 15 (23.1) |
Cramping | 5 (7.7) |
Dull | 5 (7.7) |
Itchiness | 3 (4.6) |
Stabbing | 3 (4.6) |
Shocking | 3 (4.6) |
Pinching | 2 (3.1) |
Pins and needles | 2 (3.1) |
Numbness | 2 (3.1) |
Piercing | 1 (1.5) |
Throbbing | 1 (1.5) |