Phantom pain

expected to experience pain after the anaesthetic has worn out. Marc will need the help of a pain nurse to keep the pain at a minimum. Pain has been described as whatever the patient experiencing the pain say it is and occurring whenever the patient says it does ‘McCaffery, M. (1968).’ This will help enable the pain nurse to measure the pain level marc is experiencing so she can give him adequate medication. Marc may experience some Phantom pain which occurs in itching sensation, pain or…

Did you know that there's another high profile video game releasing today that isn't called Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain? Mad Max, an open world adventure set in the same universe as the iconic film franchise of the name, also hits store shelves. The game's demos and trailers did a good job of showing of the gorgeous post-apocalyptic setting and extensive car combat and customization features, but what about the overall package? The first reviews for Mad Max have begun to trickle in and…

In this paper, we will discuss phantom limb pain (PLP) and propose an alternate form of treatment for PLP using prosthetic limbs. We will discuss two key ways in which prosthetics can be improved—through the use of 3D printed materials and the integration of electrical input and feedback systems—and refitted as PLP treatment. We will also describe the practical advantages of using prosthetics as a form of medical treatment and provide criticism of currently used treatment methods, such as mirror…

Ramachandran begins his book with snippets of peculiar medical cases. The stories are fascinating because the brain is fragile, yet strong; damage to a particular part of the brain can lead to the expression of an odd behavior, yet the person can remain rational. Ramachandran (1998) expresses that these type of cases usually do not get much attention from doctors (i.e., neurologists and psychiatrists) and there has not been much investigation about the causes of their behaviors (p. 2). However,…

Plastic, is a novel written by Sarah N.Harvey. The novel focuses on cosmetic surgery and how teens are supporting it, or they are against it and willing to prevent it and stop it. Leah’s mom decided to gift her daughter a boob job for her sixteenth birthday. After Leah’s mom decision, Leah went to her friend Jack and told him about this enthusiastic new. Unfortunately, Leah didn’t receive the support that she wished to have. Instead, Jack was against this and tried to stop her because he was…

The Phantom Limb Phenomenon The phantom limb phenomenon is a known response that occurs following surgery in amputee patients. This response provides a vivid sensation that the amputated limb is still present and phantom limb pain is most commonly seen following the amputation of the arm or leg. The pain felt, may be related to physical or psychological factors, including the weather, or emotional stress, (Flor, 2002). Phantom limb is frequently apparent with physical pain, and this occurs in…

the auctioneer points to the chandelier, powerful music cues as it rises from the ground, unveiling the opera house as its prime. Black and white shifts to a vibrant array of colors. Christine Daae is the rising star and the Phantom is causing a string of terror. The Phantom hides behind a mask and makes his home beneath the opera house to mask himself from the atrocities of his past and showing the image he wants everyone to perceive of him, including Christine. He carries out the image…

(abnormalities in the blood vessels) pressing against the brain or spinal cord Disorders affecting the peripheral nerves, such as: • Nerve entrapment syndromes, like carpal tunnel syndrome, where peripheral nerves are damaged, causing paresthesia and pain. • Complications of chronic disease, such as diabetes and atherosclerosis, which cause neuropathy due to poor circulation • Malnutrition and vitamin deficiencies • Disorders of metabolism, such as thyroid gland disease • Infectious diseases…

Limb deficiencies resulting from traumatic amputation are a specialized form of trauma. They often do not occur in children, and as such, can be difficult to handle. This trauma is also specifically labor intensive because it affects the child as whole: physically, emotionally, and psychologically. These consequences are persistent, occurring as soon as the trauma does, and continuing long after into the lives of the child and parents. These also mean that the child will require care in…

The Proprioceptive Memory Theory suggests that the pain felt before the amputation creates pain memories within the brain that directly influence the discomfort felt after the amputation by continuing to send pain signals to the brain even when the limb no longer exists (Virani 46). Again, this theory follows the generalization made at the beginning of this essay, furthering the idea that when a hardship is encountered, the brain tries to continue as before the occurrence. Vilayanur S.…