New 'hand' may alleviate phantom pain

Friday, August 6, 2010 - 15:14 in Psychology & Sociology

JENA, Germany, Aug. 6 (UPI) -- Amputees suffering from "phantom pain" may get relief from a modified prosthetic that can convince the brain the body part still exists, researchers say. Germany - Pain - Health - Medicine - Prosthesis

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