Auricular Therapy for Treating Phantom Limb Pain Accompanied by Jumping Residual Limb: A Short Review and Case Study

Abstract

Phantom limb pain (PLP) is a common complaint among patients after amputation, while jumping residual limb is a rare post-amputation complication, they rarely happen at the same time and both remain difficult to manage. At present, there is a paucity of literature on this topic, and no treatment has been proven effective for treating both of them. In the present brief report, we described a patient who developed severe PLP accompanied by jumping residual limb after below-the-knee amputation and she was treated by auricular therapy (AT) with satisfactory effect.

Comparison of adjuvant therapy with midazolam, paracetamol, tramadol, or magnesium sulfate during intravenous regional anesthesia with ropivacaine: A randomized clinical trial

“…[ 18 ] The analgesic effects of intrathecal midazolam have been explored in numerous studies with different patients and clinical conditions[ 27 ] covering one case study confirming the effectiveness of IV administration of midazolam in relieving limb pain during spinal anesthesia. [ 28 29 ] In addition, another study showed midazolam has analgesic effects similar to opioids and it could be effective in relieving limb pain. [ 30 ] As confirmed by some evidence, including Honarmand et al .…”

Jumpy stump syndrome treated by targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR): a case report and review of the literature

“…"Jumpy stump syndrome" is defined by dystonic, choreiform, and myoclonic movements of the amputated limb. [2][3][4] These patients may also experience associated neuropathic pain, including phantom or residual limb pain. 3 While there is a detailed body of research regarding amputee-related pain conditions, our understanding of this movement disorder is limited to a few individual case studies.…”

“…[2][3][4] These patients may also experience associated neuropathic pain, including phantom or residual limb pain. 3 While there is a detailed body of research regarding amputee-related pain conditions, our understanding of this movement disorder is limited to a few individual case studies. It is believed that "jumpy stump syndrome" can begin shortly after initial amputation or years later.…”

“…Amputee research, including that on unusual conditions affecting this population, will be critical to achieving this goal. “Jumpy stump syndrome” is defined by dystonic, choreiform, and myoclonic movements of the amputated limb 2–4 . These patients may also experience associated neuropathic pain, including phantom or residual limb pain 3 .…”