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World J Anesthesiol. Jul 27, 2014; 3(2): 146-153
Published online Jul 27, 2014. doi: 10.5313/wja.v3.i2.146
Published online Jul 27, 2014. doi: 10.5313/wja.v3.i2.146
Phantom limb pain: A review of evidence-based treatment options
Shiqiang Tian, Saeed Nick, Hong Wu, Department of Anesthesiology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, United States
Hong Wu, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, United States
Author contributions: Tian S initiated the literature review and manuscript drafting; Nick S performed some modification and revision; Wu H significantly revised and finalized the manuscript, and supervised the entire work of the review.
Correspondence to: Hong Wu, MD, MS, Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 W Watertown Plank Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53226, United States. hongwu@mcw.edu
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Received: November 27, 2013
Revised: January 11, 2014
Accepted: March 11, 2014
Published online: July 27, 2014
Revised: January 11, 2014
Accepted: March 11, 2014
Published online: July 27, 2014
Core Tip
Core tip: An evidence-based review of treatment options for phantom limb pain.