Gabapentin in phantom limb pain management in children and young adults: report of seven cases

J Pain Symptom Manage. 2001 Jan;21(1):78-82. doi: 10.1016/s0885-3924(00)00243-8.

Abstract

Seven children and young adults with phantom limb pain (PLP) were treated with gabapentin. PLP resolved in six patients within two months. One patient still had symptoms to a lesser degree. Mean follow up time was 1.74 years. Gabapentin may be a useful adjunct to pain management in patients with PLP symptoms.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acetates / therapeutic use*
  • Adult
  • Amines*
  • Analgesics / therapeutic use*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids*
  • Female
  • Gabapentin
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Palliative Care / methods*
  • Phantom Limb / drug therapy*
  • gamma-Aminobutyric Acid*

Substances

  • Acetates
  • Amines
  • Analgesics
  • Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids
  • gamma-Aminobutyric Acid
  • Gabapentin