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Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports 1/2011

Open Access 01-12-2011 | Case report

Combined mirror visual and auditory feedback therapy for upper limb phantom pain: a case report

Authors: Delia G Wilcher, Ivan Chernev, Kun Yan

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2011

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Abstract

Introduction

Phantom limb sensation and phantom limb pain is a very common issue after amputations. In recent years there has been accumulating data implicating 'mirror visual feedback' or 'mirror therapy' as helpful in the treatment of phantom limb sensation and phantom limb pain.

Case presentation

We present the case of a 24-year-old Caucasian man, a left upper limb amputee, treated with mirror visual feedback combined with auditory feedback with improved pain relief.

Conclusion

This case may suggest that auditory feedback might enhance the effectiveness of mirror visual feedback and serve as a valuable addition to the complex multi-sensory processing of body perception in patients who are amputees.
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Metadata
Title
Combined mirror visual and auditory feedback therapy for upper limb phantom pain: a case report
Authors
Delia G Wilcher
Ivan Chernev
Kun Yan
Publication date
01-12-2011
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2011
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-5-41

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