Individualized augmented reality training reduces phantom pain and cortical reorganization in amputees: A proof of concept study

Phantom limb pain (PLP) may be relieved using a visual representation of an intact limb. However, patients with distorted (telescoped) phantoms seem unable to associate with visualizations of intact limbs. A virtual arm visualization was matched to the individual's phantom perception and controlled in an augmented reality (AR) intervention. Seven PLP participants with telescoped phantoms performed eight supervised home-based AR-training sessions (45 min each) within two weeks. The virtual arm was superimposed in AR onto their residual limb and controlled using electromyography from the residual limb.

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