Phantom Pain

2026 Summer: The Body

Phantom Pain

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Losing a limb but still feeling pain in that limb months or years later sounds like something out of a scifi novel – but for many people who have lost a limb, it is reality. In this episode of the OralPod series The Body, our hosts dive into the subject of Phantom Pain, exploring the science behind this unusual condition, it, how it affects those who suffer from it, as well as potential treatments for people suffering from it.