Virtual arm eases phantom limb pain
Doctors have devised a new way to treat amputees with phantom limb pain.
Using computer-generated augmented reality, the patient can see and move a 'virtual' arm controlled by their stump.
Electric signals from the muscles in the amputated limb 'talk' to the computer, allowing real-time movement.
Amputee Ture Johanson said his pain had drastically reduced thanks to the new method.
25 Feb 2014
- From the section Health