UI - 000248

AU - Urban BJ

AU - France RD

AU - Steinberger EK

AU - Scott DL

AU - Maltbie AA

TI - Long-term use of narcotic/antidepressant medication in the management of phantom limb pain

AB - AB - The successful management of 5 consecutive patients with intractable phantom limb pain is

described. The main therapy is a combination of a narcotic and antidepressant. Medication remained

effective during the average observation time of 22 months. There were no signs of habituation or addiction.

We conclude that narcotics can be safely and successfully utilized for long-term management of phantom

limb pain UI - 86176313

SO - Pain 1986;24:191-196