Review
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World J Anesthesiol. Jul 27, 2014; 3(2): 146-153
Published online Jul 27, 2014. doi: 10.5313/wja.v3.i2.146
Table 1 Treatment options for phantom limb pain
Physical therapiesDesensitization
Prosthesis use
Stump stocking,
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation
Mirror therapy
Behavioral and psychological therapiesStress-relaxation Techniques
Hypnosis
Electroconvulsive therapy
AntidepressantsTricyclic antidepressants
Sodium channel blockers
Amitriptyline and tramadol
AnticonvulsantsCarbamazepine, chlorpromazine, gabapentin,
Combined duloxetine and pregabalin
OpioidsMethadone
Morphine
NMDA receptor antagonistsKetamine, dextromethorphan
OthersBeta-adrenergic blockers
Benzodiazepines: Clonazepam
Capsaicin cream
Salmon-calcitonin
Central nervous systemDeep brain stimulation
Motor cortex stimulation
Stereotactaxis lesions,
Spinal cord stimulation
Intrathecal implantable devices
Cordotomy
Peripheral nervous systemBupivacaine blocks
Brachial plexus analgesia
Nerve sheath catheter analgesia,
Contralateral Bupivacaine Injection
Neuroablative procedures
Musculoskeletal systemNeurosclerosis
Acupuncture,
Neurotoxin
Lidocaine/depomedrol injection