J Korean Pain Soc.  2002 Dec;15(2):150-153.

Effect of Epidural Block with Meperidine in Patient with Phantom Limb Pain: A case report

• Kwon WS
• Choi JS
• Park CH
• Lee CS
• Kim WT

Abstract

Phantom limb sensation is a natural result of amputation. In addition, the incidence of phantom limb pain has been reported in more than 50% of those who experience a phantom limb sensaton. We report a case of a 33-year-old man who exhibited the signs and symptoms of phantom limb pain due to an amputation. Complete but transient pain relief was obtained after an epidural injection of meperidine. The pain score was significantly decreased after the oral administration of gabapentin, and there were no side effects after repeated treatments with an epidural block using bupivacaine and meperidine.

Keyword

Epidural block; Gabapentin; Meperidine; Phantom limb pain

MeSH Terms

Administration, Oral
Adult
Amputation
Bupivacaine
Humans
Incidence
Injections, Epidural
Meperidine*
Phantom Limb*
Sensation
Bupivacaine
Meperidine