Pain Phenotypes and Associated Clinical Risk Factors Following Traumatic Amputation: Results from Veterans Integrated Pain Evaluation Research (VIPER)

ConclusionsMost military service members in this cohort suffered both phantom and residual limb pain following amputation. Neuroma was a common cause of neuropathic pain in this group. Associated risk factors for significant neuropathic pain included PTSD and depression. PTSD, depression, catastrophizing, and the absence of a regional analgesia catheter were associated with neuropathic pain of any severity.

Source: Pain Medicine - July 14, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Thomas Buchheit, Thomas Van de Ven, Hung‐Lun John Hsia, Mary McDuffie, David B. MacLeod, William White, Alexander Chamessian, Francis J. Keefe, Chester “Trip” Buckenmaier, Andrew D. Shaw Tags: Original Source Type: research