J Korean Med Sci.  2011 Sep;26(9):1251-1252. 10.3346/jkms.2011.26.9.1251.

The Author Response: The Supernumerary Phantom Limb and Phantom Limb Pain in Stroke: Localization and Management Concerns

• Yoo SD
• Bark J

• KMID: 1779406
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3346/jkms.2011.26.9.1251

Abstract

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