Title: Phantom Limb Syndrome Following Amputation - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Description: An amputation is the physical removal of a part of the body, most commonly a limb such as an arm or leg. Amputations are performed due to medical reasons. Medical reasons for amputation can include: -A serious trauma injury to your limb, such as a crush or blast wound -The limb is deformed and has limited function -The limb being affected by gangrene, a condition sometimes occurring after peripheral arterial disease -A severe infection to the limb. – PowerPoint PPT presentation