Review Paper: A Review on Vibration Therapy, Compression Garments and Spinal Cord Stimulation as Interventions for Phantom Limb Pain

Sheetal Prasad, Soumya Ravikumar

Abstract: Phantom limb pain (PLP) remains to be among the most severe complications of limb amputation, with conventional medications and surgical procedures typically providing temporary or intermittent relief. This study explores non-pharmacological and non-surgical therapies that target the neurological and psychosocial factors that characterize PLP. The effectiveness, accessibility, and patient results of different approaches are reviewed, including vibration therapy, compression clothing, and sensory discrimination training. Study demonstrates that these approaches not only ameliorate pain perception but also boost functional rehabilitation by addressing cortical reorganization, maladaptive sensory feedback and positively responding to neuroplasticity. While no singular intervention has proven universally successful, integrating multiple methods often promotes long-term pain management. A comparative analysis of non-invasive methods with conventional medical treatments highlights both their potential and current limitations. This review evaluates the value of non-drug, non-surgical strategies as promising, patient-centered approaches in treating PLP and underscores the need for more meticulously designed standardized trials to strengthen clinical guidelines.

Keywords: Amputation, Compression Garments, Phantom Limb Pain, Prosthetic Liners, Sensory Discrimination Training, Vibration Therapy

How to Cite?: Sheetal Prasad, Soumya Ravikumar, "Review Paper: A Review on Vibration Therapy, Compression Garments and Spinal Cord Stimulation as Interventions for Phantom Limb Pain", Volume 14 Issue 12, December 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1234-1238, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251214104550, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251214104550

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