On January 22nd, 2026, Chartered Physiotherapist Holly King joined us for an exceptional live webinar on phantom limb pain and residual limb pain. Throughout the session, Holly referenced key research studies that form the evidence base for her clinical approach to post-amputation pain assessment and management. Below you’ll find a list of these research papers and studies, organized by topic. Whether you’re looking to deepen your understanding of the mechanisms behind post-amputation pain or explore treatment interventions, these resources provide the scientific foundation for confidently supporting clients who’ve experienced limb loss.
Erlenwein J, Diers M, Ernst J, Schulz F, Petzka F. Clinical Updates on Phantom Limb Pain. Pain Rep 2021; 6: e888.
Stankevicius A, Wallwork S, Summers S, Hordacre, Stanton T. Prevalence and incidence of phantom limb pain, phantom limb sensations and telescoping in amputees: A systematic rapid review. Europ J Pain 2020; https://doi.org/10.1002/ejp.1657 ; Jan 2021.
Hanyu-Deutmeyer AA, Cascella M, Varacallo MA. Phantom Limb Pain. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
Schone HR, Maimon-Mor RO, Kollamkulam M, Szymanska MA, Gerrand C, Wollard A, Kang NV, et al. Stable cortical body maps before and after arm amputation. Nat Neurosci 2025. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41593-025-02037-7
Recknor JB, Mallapragada SK. Nerve Regeneration: Tissue Engineering Strategies. In Bronzino JD, The biomedical engineering handbook (third edition). CRC Taylor & Francis.
Finnerup NB, Sindrup SH, Jensen TS. The evidence for pharmacological treatment of neuropathic pain. Pain 2010; 150: 573–581.
Alviar MJ, Hale T, Dungca M. Pharmacologic interventions for treating phantom limb pain. Cochrane Database Systematic Review, 2011. https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD006380.pub3/full
Zhang R, Lao L, Ren K, Berman B. Mechanisms of Acupuncture-Electroacupuncture on persistent pain. Anesthesiology 2014; 120(2): 485-503. https://journals.lww.com/anesthesiology/fulltext/2014/02000/mechanisms_of_acupuncture_electroacupuncture_on.35.aspx
Shan A, Qi-Lang M-Y, Hong C, Tingting L, Mei H, Haili P, et al. Is functional state of Spinal microglia involved in the anti-allodynic and anti-hyperalgesic effects of EA in rat model of monoarthritis? Neurobiol Dis 2007; 23: 558–568.
King H, Forrester M. Acupuncture for alleviation of phantom limb pain. JRM-CC 2021; 4: jrmcc00061.
Dumanian G, Potter B, Mioton LM, et al. Targeted Muscle Reinnervation Treats Neuroma and Phantom Pain in Major Limb Amputees: Randomized Clinical Trial. Annuals of Surgery, August 2019.
Grant M, Threlfo C. EMDR in the treatment of chronic pain. J Clin Psychol. 2002 Dec;58(12):1505-20. https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.10101