Post-Amputation Pain
Reviewed by the medical team of El Doctor Editorial policy
After an amputation, some people experience pain related to the affected area, whether in the stump or as a painful sensation that seems to come from the part of the body that is no longer there.
What it is: This is known as post-amputation pain, and it includes both local discomfort in the operated area and what is called phantom limb pain, in which the nervous system keeps sending signals associated with the missing limb.
How it shows up:
- Burning, stabbing, or cramping sensations.
- Discomfort that may come and go over time.
- Discomfort when leaning on or covering the area.
Which specialist treats it? The pain management physician, who focuses on managing pain, and the anesthesiologist can guide the approach to this discomfort. If the pain affects your rest or your activities, it is worth discussing it with one of them to find options suited to your case.
Data on 508 doctors who treat post-amputation pain
Which specialist treats post-amputation pain?
Post-Amputation Pain is usually treated by specialists in anesthesiologist, pain management specialist, general practitioner, obesity and weight specialist, family physician, pulmonologist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in post-amputation pain
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Erika Salinas Lezama
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Iran Pardo
Dr. Jorge Alfonso Trejo Buendía
Dr. Lorena Ibañez
Dr. Jetzabel Ortiz
Dr. Axel Bermúdez Sotelo
Dr. Joel Ruben Canuto Resendiz
Frequently asked questions
What is post-amputation pain?
After an amputation, some people experience pain related to the affected area, whether in the stump or as a painful sensation that seems to come from the part of the body that is no longer there.
Which doctor treats post-amputation pain?
Post-Amputation Pain is usually treated by specialists in anesthesiologist, pain management specialist, general practitioner, obesity and weight specialist, family physician, pulmonologist.