phantom limb/inflammation

Surgical wound (e.g., post minor amputation, reconstruction surgery, or surgical incision) complications such as infection, dehiscence, necrotic tissue, surgical revision, and poor cosmesis are unfortunately highly prevalent in patients undergoing surgical interventions. In most cases surgical

The purpose of this study is to compare two usual PT programs to determine if one is more effective than the other in reducing disability and pain in new Americans and refugees who are survivors of torture and trauma (STT). Numerous studies have assessed the mental health issues of STT and the

Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a common adverse effect of cancer therapy, effecting over half of all patients who receive chemotherapy. CIPN typically manifests as a symmetrical, predominately sensory peripheral neuropathy, and is most

Study Procedures: Subjects will be consented during a pre-operative visit in the Plastic Surgery Clinic and screened for participation. Subject pre-operative task training The study team will train subjects to complete the standardized task-based assessment protocol using the patient's existing

Background In 2007 Colombia was one of the five countries in the world with the highest number of anti-personnel landmine victims [1]. These are small devices designed to injure or kill people and animals by exploding when a minimum pressure is exerted on them (approximately 6 Force-Kg) [2]. Between

Most patients (90-95%)with major limb amputations experience a phantom limb--the vivid impression that the limb is still present. In many cases, the sensation is painful for reasons that are currently not well understood. A small subset of amputees (<10%) never experience phantom limb pain (PLP),