The influence of virtual reality approach on phantom pain in trans-tibial amputation: A randomized control trail

Mohamed H Elgendy; Mohamed M Helal; Ahmed A Habib

doi:10.53730/ijhs.v8nS1.14796

Authors

Mohamed H Elgendy
prof.mgendy@hotmail.com
Professor of Physical Therapy, Head of the Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt
Mohamed M Helal Demonstrator, Prosthetics and Orthotics Technological program, Faculty of Industry and Energy, New Cairo Technological University, Egypt
Ahmed A Habib Lecturer of Physical Therapy, Department of Basic Science, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University

Keywords:

Phantom Pain, Trans-tibial amputation, phantom exercises, Mirroring therapy and Virtual Reality

Abstract

Background: Phantom limb pain (PLP): is a common complaint after lower limb amputation can be defined as discomfort or pain in a missing part of the limb. This study was conducted in the research laboratory section, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt. Purpose: To investigate the effect of Virtual reality (VR) on phantom limb pain and lower limb Function in trans tibial amputation. Methods: sixty patient with phantom pain were enrolled into 2 equal groups: a study group and a control group. Outcome measures included pain intensity level was measured by McGill pain questionnaire and Lower Extremities Function was measured by Lower Extremities Function Scale. That were assessed at baseline and 4 weeks postintervention. Results: A statistically significant effect (p < 0.0001) of treatment and time was revealed in both groups for all measured variables. Between-group analysis implied a higher improvement in post-intervention results in group B (p < 0.05). Conclusion: This study indicated that Using VR with conventional treatment is more effective in case of Phantom pain in trans-tibial amputation that in improving pain intensity level (reduce pain) and Lower Extremities Function than conventional treatment alone.

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