Summary Summary Short summary of a recent publication, written by scientific experts. Published: 26 Nov 2018

Insights into the neural basis of phantom limb pain relief

Takeaway 

  • Non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) significantly relieves movement-induced phantom limb pain (PLP) and is associated with changes in neural activity in mid- and posterior insula and secondary somatosensory cortex (S2).

Why this matters

    NIBS is an effective and clinically-relevant option for managing difficult-to-treat PLP.