Phantom limb

that represent the amputated limb. This study focuses on the changes in gray matter of amputees with differing intensities of phantom limb pain (PLP). To analyze two potential causes of transformation in the cortex, the changes of patient’s brain structures with high chronic PLP are compared to patients who did not develop PLP or only mild PLP. In addition, a second group was tested to specifically focus on patients experiencing intense PLP and patients with phantom limb sensations (PLS) and slight

I listen to Abdul’s words as he is sitting in a flimsy chair. I look at his bandaged, swollen leg, his socks drenched in mud and flip-flops on his feet. “I live in a 3-bedroom apartment. It is nice, big and clean... I can even afford a cleaning lady from time to time, to help me with the kitchen and the bathroom,” says Abdul. He continues with sadness in his voice while barely managing to hold on to a plastic cup of tea with his wounded fingers. “Since I spend so much time working, I just can’t

amputation is an amputation “from the supracondylar region to the axillary fold”(www.orthrofrocs.com). An individual loosing an arm will be faced with many challenges, more so with loosing it above the elbow. The ability to preserve the length of the limb “allows for better movement, and enhances the fit of the prosthesis”(emedicine.medscape.com). The more proximal the amputation the less functional the stump will be. This amputation will cause the loss of the hand, wrist elbow, but good shoulder function

Humble and the Mysterious Phantom Once upon a time there lived a creature that had been sighted to be a scaly monster; he lived in the land called Shadow Mist. The land was grey, it was so grey it looked like there was gravel everywhere. I can 't even begin to tell you how awful the trees looked; they looked so brown like they were all painted in mud. The creature always slept but, even though the people knew this they never ventured to the land. There was a lizard called Humble, he was a dark green

DAAAAA DA DA DA DA DAAAAAAAA DA DA. I still remember the feeling in my stomach as I watched the flashing chandelier rise to the ceiling right above my head.  To think that I did not want to be there in the first place. Boy had my mom proved me wrong. It had all started at my Grandparents 50th anniversary celebration… I sat in the corner observing my surroundings. A platter of food in the center of the square room. People gathered in small groups chatting waiting for dessert to come out. I am always

In the article titled, “Effects of toning shoes on lower extremity gait biomechanics” by Brian Horsak and Arnold Baca, it discusses whether the athlete needs specific tone shoes to promote muscle activity in the lower limbs. Advertisements and new technology constantly push for the best athletic shoe in the market, a shoe that promotes stability, activity, support and reduction of injuries. This article conducts research to test whether athletic shoes help aid the athlete. One of the shoes that is

In the United States alone, 1.9 million Americans who undergone a limb amputation. The most common surgery is the below knee amputation with about half of lower-limb amputations being below limb amputations. Each year in the United States it is estimated that 185,000 amputations are executed. In 2012 3,475 of those amputees were located in the state of Tennessee. From the years 2001 to 2012 there were 42,941 amputations preformed in the state of Tennessee. While that number seems large, it only accounted

Once upon a time there was a village named Catastrophe. I’m sure you all are wondering why the village is named this, well that is a long story. Many years ago there were two brothers, twins in fact. The evil twin was named joey, while the good twin was named timmy. How did joey become evil? well, it all started when they were little. Timmy always got all the attention growing up, everyone always gave him praise for all his good work. Joey felt neglected, so he decided that if they wouldn’t give

The city was ablaze with activity. People walked to and fro, too absorbed in their own lives to pay Blake any attention. He certainly did not mind. He strolled down the streets steadily. "Carter." Blake flinched as he caught sight of Charlotte's haunting smile. She stood a little ways ahead of him, her arms locked behind her back in an innocent manner. "Where are you going, Blake?" He said nothing in return, pausing before her. Charlotte stood near a street lamp, her monochromatic figure contrasting

Often times when people hear the word romance, they think in matters of the cultural definition; this consisting of passionate love, companion love, and infatuation. Cultural romance is a common theme in today’s society, and it is often the only form of romance that people today are familiar with or even aware of. However, romance can also be thought of in terms of its dictionary definition. Romance can be described as a specific time period, art style or genre, events, one’s imagination, or someone’s