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phanÂ·tom limb pain. the painful sensations experienced in an amputated (phantom) limb, most often the upper extremity; typically comprises burning or aching pain, exacerbated by attempted movement of the phantom limb and by emotional stimuli. Synonym(s): phantom limb, pseudesthesia (3) , pseudoesthesia (3) , stump hallucination.
Although the limb is no longer there, the nerve endings at the site of the amputation continue to send pain signals to the brain that make the brain think the limb is still there. Sometimes, the brain memory of pain is retained and is interpreted as pain, regardless of signals from injured nerves.uccessful treatment of phantom limb pain is difficult. Treatment is usually determined based on the person's level of pain, and multiple treatments may be combined. Some treatments include: 1  Heat application. 2  Biofeedback to reduce muscle tension. 3  Relaxation techniques.