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Phantom Limb Syndrome News, Research and Latest Updates

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Phantom Limb Syndrome

A phantom limb is a complex phenomenon involving a sensation that an amputated or a missing limb, or an organ, is still attached to the body.

Paradoxical Factors Influencing Lower Limb Amputation Risks

Paradoxical Factors Influencing Lower Limb Amputation Risks

Diabetes-related amputation risks rise for divorced men, yet obesity presents an unexpected safeguard against amputations.
Cannabis Usage Linked to Increased Amputation

Cannabis Usage Linked to Increased Amputation

Cannabis usage was found to have a negative effect on the outcomes for a common bypass surgery.
80% of Rural Diabetic Patients Need Amputation of Limbs, Say Doctors in India

80% of Rural Diabetic Patients Need Amputation of Limbs, Say Doctors in India

80% of diabetes patients with diabetic feet in rural areas need amputation while only 20% of patients in urban areas face this situation.
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Can Regular Diabetes Wellness Visits Cut Amputation Risk?

Can Regular Diabetes Wellness Visits Cut Amputation Risk?

Diabetic patients participating in the free Annual Wellness Visit are 36% less likely to need an amputation.
New Arm Restores Natural Behaviors in Amputees

New Arm Restores Natural Behaviors in Amputees

Cleveland Clinic researchers have designed a new bionic arm for patients with upper-limb amputations that allows wearers to think, behave and function like a person without an amputation.
Robotic Hand Provides Effective Tactile Control in Amputees

Robotic Hand Provides Effective Tactile Control in Amputees

Robotic hand provides wide range of daily activities, such as zipping a suitcase, shaking hands, and petting a cat for patients with amputation.
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Brain–computer Interface can Reduce Phantom Limb Pain

Brain–computer Interface can Reduce Phantom Limb Pain

Brain-computer interface controls an image of a phantom hand, which can reduce phantom limb pain, according to a new study.
Skin Cells from Foot Soles may Help Relieve Amputees of Stump Injury

Skin Cells from Foot Soles may Help Relieve Amputees of Stump Injury

People who have had limbs removed often use false arms and legs to improve mobility and independence, but, most of the prosthetic-wearing amputees encounter problems like skin tears, ulceration, and blisters. Hence, New study aims to re-engineer stump skin for more comfortable prosthetics.
Amputees Can Blend-in With Their Bionic Leg

Amputees Can Blend-in With Their Bionic Leg

Amputees can now feel their bionic legs thanks to the new neuroprosthetic leg technology.
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Less-invasive Procedures to Restore Leg Blood Flow are Better Options Than Amputation

Less-invasive Procedures to Restore Leg Blood Flow are Better Options Than Amputation

People could survive and avoid amputation using less-invasive procedures to open severely-clogged leg arteries instead of opting for more invasive open surgeries.
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