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Old 01-04-2008, 00:24   #3
LeapingGnome
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Can anyone validate this for me:

I was taught that if you use a pair of hemostats/etc. to crush/crimp the major nerve endings while performing an amputation it helps reduce the chances of the pt. experiencing the phantom limb phenomenon...

I did a google search but either my kung fu is weak or there isn't anything out there pertaining to the topic.
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