Phantoms and phantom limbs: history of describing the phenomenon
https://doi.org/10.17749/2077-8333/epi.par.con.2024.219
Abstract
“Phantom” is the sensation of missing body part. Phantom can occur after amputation of virtually any part of the body, but more often after amputation of the upper or lower limbs defined as a “phantom limb”. Such sensations can reach the severity of excruciating pain – phantom pain, significantly reducing the quality of patients’ life. Reports on phantoms, phantom limbs and phantom pain have been recorded since the early 16th century, but the exact underlying pathogenesis has not yet been determined, and many theories for their development have been proposed. The review discusses timeline of describing phantoms, phantom limbs and phantom pain in the scientific literature.
About the Authors
D. I. Korabelnikov
Moscow Haass Medical Social Institute; 1586 Military Clinical Hospital
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Daniil I. Korabelnikov - PhD, Assoc. Prof.
5 2nd Brestskaya Str., Moscow 123056; 4 Mashtakov Str., Podolsk 142110
Scopus Author ID 7801382184
E. V. Tkachenko
Moscow Haass Medical Social Institute; Burdenko Main Military Clinical Hospital
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Evgeny V. Tkachenko.
5 2nd Brestskaya Str., Moscow, 123056; 3 Gospitalnaya Sq., Moscow, 105094
M. O. Magomedaliev
Moscow Haass Medical Social Institute; 1586 Military Clinical Hospital
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Magomedali O. Magomedaliev.
5 2nd Brestskaya Str., Moscow 123056; 4 Mashtakov Str., Podolsk 142110
Scopus Author ID 58284748000
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Korabelnikov D.I., Tkachenko E.V., Magomedaliev M.O. Phantoms and phantom limbs: history of describing the phenomenon. Epilepsy and paroxysmal conditions. 2024;16(4):409-416. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.17749/2077-8333/epi.par.con.2024.219
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