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EPISODE · Jun 11, 2025 · 14 MIN

How Surgery Can Help with Phantom Limb Pain

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Phantom limb pain affects nearly 40 percent of amputees, often persisting despite medications and therapy. Reconstructive surgeon Shaun Mendenhall, MD, outlines why surgical techniques are now recommended. Learn when to consider these procedures, who qualifies, and why timing can make all the difference.

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Phantom limb pain affects nearly 40 percent of amputees, often persisting despite medications and therapy. Reconstructive surgeon Shaun Mendenhall, MD, outlines why surgical techniques are now recommended. Learn when to consider these...

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