AMPUTEE SELECTION-CAUSES OF STUMP PAIN
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SUMMARY
SOMATIC/NOCICEPTIVE PAIN
1. Vascular: claudication, DVT.
2. Infective: wound infection, dehiscence, abscess/collection formation.
3. Musculoskeletal: ligament, muscle, contractures, HO.
NEUROPATHIC PAIN
4. Neuroma, neuritis.
5. CRPS.
6. Post-amputation neuralgia.
OTHERS
7. Referred pain.
8. Phantom limb sensation (not a differential, but related).
9. Phantom limb pain (not a differential, but related).
Reference(s)
Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.
