The Phantom

Dr. Ramachandran has devised an experiment that he says has to be tested on many more patients with phantom limb syndrome before he can be certain that it will help amputees with phantom limb pain. He uses what he calls a “mirror-box”, testing this with another patient named James Peacock who lost his right hand and has severe pain in his missing hand and as though the missing hand is constantly clenching. Dr. Ramachandran explains that this patients brain is sending signals to his missing limb trying

stated area/branch of biology clearly stated title of topic: phantom pains- is there a scientific explanation? area of biology topic is from: medicine (therapy) and anatomy 2. brief introduction: (max 200 words) (2m) history or background of topic with mention of dates/context Phantom pains, or phantom pain syndrome is the sensations of pain in a part of the limb that is already amputated or in a limb that is non-existent. Phantom limb pain occurs in the majority of many amputees, in a percentage

Phantom Limbs: A Neurobiological Explanation Severely injuring a digit or limb can result in unrepentant damage and amputation. However, the painful sensations experienced in regard to that limb do not necessarily cease after amputation. The concept of feeling sensations in a limb that is no longer attached to the body is referred to as feeling a "phantom limb." This phenomenon is experienced by approximately 80%-100% of all patients who have lost a limb (1), and has therefore sparked wide interest

Phantom Limb Pain: Characteristics, Mechanisms, & Treatments Phantom limb pain is the onset of pain following amputation of a limb. Stump pain and phantom sensations are also common versions of this phenomenon. Phantom limb sensation includes any type of feeling besides pain where a body part is absent and stump pain is specifically located in the stump. All amputees experience some type of phantom feeling, but for some with severe pain it can be very difficult to treat. The first person to describe

Characters and Symbols in The Phantom of the Opera          The story of The Phantom of the Opera appeals to many types of personalities and people of all ages because of its archetypal characters and patterns.  Carl Jung theorized that we are born with innate tendencies to perceive things a certain way:  "a kind of readiness to reproduce over and over again the same or similar mythical ideas . . ."1.  These repeated ideas are archetypes.  The basic legend of The Phantom takes place in 19th century

In Which I Bring out My Inner Broadway Reviewer (Prompt 5) The Phantom of the Opera, a classic play just as known as Romeo and Juliet, because of the love, the hatred and the fights. Little Ms.Christine Daae and her mysterious love triangle between the Phantom and Raoul. The thrilling end scene, where she has to pick for the love of her life to live and marry the Phantom, or to stay with the one she loves and die. Oh the tragedy! The conflict of having to choose between the one you love or your

Helping Phantom Limb Pain Over the years scientists have noted many complaints of a strange form of pain called phantom limb pain. This pain is strange because it is located in an appendage that no longer exists. By many of the amputees the pain is described as totally unbearable. Phantom limb pain has even driven some victims crazy. For the amputee population this is a very real problem that definitely needs to be solved. After James Peacock had his right arm amputated last December, he

patients to experience sensory illusions that the limb is still present. This is often called a phantom limb. This sense of having a phantom limb is a natural and frequent development during the recovery of an amputation. (1) (2) It is reported that at first, the phantom limb feels normal in size and shape, but in time this illusion of the size of the phantom limb usually becomes smaller.(1) Phantom limb pain is a painful sensation experienced in a body part which is no longer part of the body,

its remarkable element of Gothic horror literature that feeds off a deeper and darker version than any version that follows. Abstract: The Phantom Of The Opera was a story originally written by Gaston Leroux. It is the combination of both romance and misfortune. This story isn’t

The phenomenon of phantom limb pain (PLP) in patients with amputations has always fascinated healthcare professionals. Although this condition is relatively easy to diagnose, the pathophysiology of PLP remains unclear. It is estimated that greater than 80% of patients with a partial or total loss of a limb develop phantom limb pain, which is a type of neuropathic pain that is perceived in the location of the amputated limb. 1 Studies have shown that up to 75% of patients develop pain within the