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Did you know that …
• People who lose a limb often perceive sensations in
the limb that has been lost?
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The phantom limb
may feel shorter,
longer,
thicker,
thinner,
or…
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have gaps in it… 4
Mr Nam, 1 year
after an accident
at work
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The brain is busy reorganizing!
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A normal presentation of body parts in
the brain
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The presentation in the brain cortex…
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For instance fingers are
represented on cheek
and stump
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“ When my
finger is
itching
now, I
know
exactly
where to
scratch”
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By looking into the mirror…
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….and moving the remaining arm in the box you
can be 'fooled' into thinking to move the
amputated one
Such as “conducting
an orchestra”
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The patient gets visual feedback that the
phantom is obeying the brain’s commands
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It allows the phantom to “move.”
The sense of control and movement reduces phantom
pain
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Try
out the mirror box
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