The effect of post-amputation pain and phantom sensations on prosthesis use, body image, and quality of life in patients with lower-extremity amputation

Abstract

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate phantom limb pain (PLP), PL sensation (PLS), and residual limb pain (RLP) after lower-extremity amputation and their effect on patients' effective prosthesis use, body image, and quality of life in prosthetic users.