Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Jun 16, 2024; 12(17): 3177-3182
Published online Jun 16, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i17.3177
Effect of transcranial direct current stimulation on supernumerary phantom limb pain in spinal cord injured patient: A case report
Hyo-Sik Park, Jae-Hyung Kim
Hyo-Sik Park, Jae-Hyung Kim, Department of Interventional Physiatry, Eulji University Medical Center, Seo-Gu, Daejeon, South Korea
Author contributions: Kim JH designed and conducted this study, including patient recruitment and data collection; Park HS assisted with data collection, performed data analysis, and prepared the manuscript draft with input from Kim JH; All authors approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Jae-Hyung Kim, MD, PhD, Department of Interventional Physiatry, Eulji University Medical Center, #95, Dunsanseo-Ro, Seo-Gu, Daejeon, 35233, South Korea. jaehyungkim1968@gmail.com
Received: January 29, 2024
Revised: April 13, 2024
Accepted: April 25, 2024
Published online: June 16, 2024
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Core Tip

Core tip: Supernumerary phantom limb (SPL) sensation is the experience of additional limbs, either a single or a pair of limbs. SPL after a traumatic spinal cord injury is extremely rare and SPL pain is unique. Regarding SPL pain, there is no established standard treatment yet. We administered anodal transcranial direct current stimulation over the motor cortex for 15 min at an intensity of 1.5 mA. After the management, the patient experienced a decrease in SPL pain intensity and frequency. Targeting the motor cortex through neuromodulation appears to be a promising option for the management of supernumerary phantom limb pain.