- Phantom limb pain characteristics.
| Characteristics | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| Phantom limb pain | ||
| Yes | 22 | 24.2 |
| No | 69 | 75.8 |
| Onset | ||
| In the first 24 hours after amputation | 3 | 13.6 |
| Within 1 week after the amputation | 6 | 27.3 |
| Within 3 months after the amputation | 6 | 27.3 |
| Within 6 months after the amputation | 1 | 4.5 |
| Within 1 year after the amputation | 1 | 4.5 |
| More than 1 year after the amputation | 4 | 18.2 |
| I do not remember | 1 | 4.5 |
| Course over time | ||
| Decrease greatly | 8 | 36.36 |
| Remain the same | 13 | 59.1 |
| Increase | 1 | 4.5 |
| Frequency | ||
| a few times a year | 1 | 4.5 |
| a few times a month | 3 | 13.6 |
| a few times a week | 7 | 31.8 |
| a few times a day | 4 | 18.2 |
| a few times per hour | 4 | 18.2 |
| always/constantly | 3 | 13.6 |
| Duration | ||
| Seconds | 11 | 50.0 |
| Hours | 9 | 40.9 |
| Days | 1 | 4.5 |
| Variable | 1 | 4.5 |
| Severity | ||
| Mild | 7 | 31.8 |
| Moderate | 7 | 31.8 |
| Severe | 8 | 36.4 |
| Phantom pain sensation origin | ||
| Ankle | 3 | 13.6 |
| Foot | 5 | 22.7 |
| Knee | 2 | 9.1 |
| Leg | 9 | 40.9 |
| Sole | 3 | 13.6 |
| Thigh | 1 | 4.5 |
| Toe | 10 | 45.5 |
| Heel | 2 | 9.1 |
| Whole leg | 1 | 4.5 |
| Multiple sites | 6 | 27.3 |
| Activity limitations | ||
| No | 10 | 45.5 |
| Limits leisure activities | 5 | 22.7 |
| Limits work | 3 | 13.6 |
| Need for caregiver | 4 | 18.2 |
| Interference with sleep | ||
| Cannot sleep | 7 | 31.8 |
| Wake up from sleep because of pain | 4 | 18.2 |
| Sleep comfortably | 11 | 50.0 |