Essays about: "phantom limb pain"
Found 5 essays containing the words phantom limb pain.
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1. Comparison of non-invasive neuromodulation and plasticity guided treatment methods in patients experiencing phantom limb pain: a systematic review
University essay from Jönköping University/HHJ. Ortopedteknisk plattformAbstract : Syfte: Denna studie syftar till att undersöka vilken behandlingsmetod, plasticitetsgrundad eller icke-invasiv neuromodulering som presenterar bäst resultat av smärtlindring hos personer som upplever fantomsmärtor efter en amputation. Metod: Litteraturundersökningen utfördes i 3 databaser; MEDLINE, CINAHL och PsycINFO. READ MORE
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2. Validation of the Effectiveness of a Sensory Discrimination Training Device
University essay from KTH/Medicinteknik och hälsosystemAbstract : Successful treatment alternatives for chronic pain conditions are limited. One type of chronic pain that can occur is the condition of phantom limb pain, which can occur after the loss of a limb. Many studies have researched the correlation between chronic pain, tactile acuity, and cortical reorganization. READ MORE
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3. Enhancing Sensory Discrimination Training using Brain Modulation
University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)Abstract : Damage to the nervous system may cause sensorimotor impairment, often resulting in chronic neuropathic pain. Phantom limb pain affects multiple amputees and the treatment options are limited. A promising treatment option to reduce chronic pain is by training sensory discrimination. READ MORE
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4. Hundens anpassing till tre ben : ett värdigt liv?
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public HealthAbstract : En vanlig orsak till amputation hos våra hundar idag är neoplasier och olika typer av sarkom. Behandlingen sker genom att amputera det drabbade benet i kombination med cytostatikabehandling. READ MORE
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5. An investigation of the relationships between electrotactile stimulus parameters, primary afferent response, and perceived sensation
University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)Abstract : Sensory feedback possesses the possibility of adding a new dimension to many applications, including, but not limited to, prosthetics and surgical robots for improved control, virtual reality for incorporation of another sense, and phantom limb pain reduction for amputees. Electrotactile stimulation provides a compact, light-weight, energy efficient, highly responsive, and non-invasive option for sensory feedback; however, it has been found to commonly elicit unnatural or uncomfortable sensations for the user. READ MORE