Treatment of phantom limb syndrome with ketamine.
Med Clin June 30, 2026 Javier Corazón Villanueva, Virginia Puebla García, María José Vilchez Lara
The abstract discusses the use of ketamine for treating phantom limb syndrome, a condition where individuals experience sensations, including pain, in a limb that has been amputated. Ketamine, an anesthetic and dissociative drug, may offer relief by altering brain signaling. The text suggests ketamine could be a potential treatment option, but does not provide specific results or evidence from studies.