Phantom Limb

**Definition:** Perception of painful and nonpainful phantom sensations that occur following the complete or partial loss of a limb. The majority of individuals with an amputated extremity will experience the impression that the limb is still present, and in many cases, painful. (From Neurol Clin 1998 Nov;16(4):919-36; Brain 1998 Sep;121(Pt 9):1603-30)

**Tree numbers:** - C10.597.606.762.700 - C23.550.767.700.500 - C23.888.592.604.764.700 - C23.888.592.612.832.500 - F01.700.750.700

**Synonyms:** - Pseudomelia - Phantom Sensation