Phantom limb pain (PLP) is a common condition after amputation, affecting up to 87% of people. It causes pain and discomfort where the limb is missing. PLP can be hard to treat and can affect a person’s mental and physical well-being.
PainSA is a chapter of the International Association for the Study of Pain. Our mission is to improve all aspects of pain management in Southern Africa.
We are a multidisciplinary society whose membership includes all healthcare professionals