Groundbreaking method reduces phantom limb pain in amputees

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have developed a groundbreaking method to alleviate phantom limb pain in lower-limb amputees. By using spinal cord stimulation triggered by pressure sensors on a prosthetic foot, they were able to restore sensation in the missing foot and reduce phantom limb pain by 70%. This approach also improves balance and gait stability, offering hope for over 1.5 million Americans living with lower-limb amputation. The study was published in Nature Biomedical Engineering.