Authors
Anna Stankevicius, Sarah B Wallwork, Simon J Summers, Brenton Hordacre, Tasha R Stanton
Publication date
2021/1
Source
European Journal of Pain
Volume
25
Issue
1
Pages
23-38
Description
Background and objective
This systematic, rapid review aimed to critically appraise and synthesize the recent literature (2014–2019) evaluating the incidence and prevalence of post‐amputation phantom limb pain (PLP) and sensation (PLS).
Databases and data treatment
Five databases (Medline, Embase, Emcare, PsychInfo, Web of Science) and Google Scholar were searched, with two independent reviewers completing eligibility screening, risk of bias assessment and data extraction.
Results
The search identified 1,350 studies with 12 cross‐sectional and 3 prospective studies included. Studies evaluated traumatic (n = 5), atraumatic (n = 4), and combined traumatic/atraumatic (n = 6) amputee populations, ranging from 1 month to 33 years post‐amputation. Study heterogeneity prevented data pooling. The majority of studies had a high risk of bias, primarily due to limited generalizability. Three studies …
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