Which of the following may cause residual limb pain?

A. Neuropathy
B. Poorly fitting prosthesis
C. Nerve compression
D. All of the above


ANS: D
Rationale: Phantom pain must be differentiated from residual limb pain (i.e., pain in the part of the limb that still exists) because some causes of residual limb pain can be successfully treated. Residual limb pain is caused peripherally by neuropathy, neuroma (i.e., a tumor of nerve tissue), a poorly fitting prosthesis, or nerve compression.

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