Editing Phantom limb (section)

=== Differentiation of limb sensations ===
Phantom limb syndrome (PLS) is a sensation that the amputated or missing limb is still attached to the body. This is different from residual limb pain (RLP) that is often experienced by people with amputations. While RLP occurs in the remaining or residual body part, the pain or sensation associated with PLS can be experienced in the entire limb or just one portion of the missing limb. Phantom limb can also present itself in two ways: phantom limb pain or phantom limb sensations. Phantom limb pain is a painful or unpleasant sensation experienced where the amputated limb was. Phantom sensations are any other, nonpainful sensations perceived in the amputated or missing limb area.<ref name=":0">{{Cite journal |last1=Hsu |first1=Eugene |last2=Cohen |first2=Steven P. |date=2013-02-13 |title=Postamputation pain: epidemiology, mechanisms, and treatment |journal=Journal of Pain Research |language=English |volume=6 |pages=121–136 |doi=10.2147/JPR.S32299 |pmc=3576040 |pmid=23426608 |doi-access=free }}</ref>

==== Types of phantom sensations ====
There are 3 differentiated types of phantom sensations: kinetic, kinesthetic, and exteroceptive. Kinetic phantom sensations are perceived movements of the amputated body part (i.e., feeling your toes flex). Kinesthetic phantom sensations are related to the size, shape, or position of the amputated body part (i.e., feeling as if your hand is in a twisted position). Exteroceptive phantom sensations are related to sensations perceived to be felt by the amputated body part (i.e., feelings of touch, pressure, tingling, temperature, itch, and vibrations).

An additional sensation that some people with amputations experience is known as telescoping. Telescoping is when you feel as if your amputated limb is becoming more proximal to your body through progressive shortening.<ref name=":0" />