During the examination of a patient with a transtibial amputation,the patient describes painful sensations that are frequently disabling.Which of the following describes this type of pain?

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Phantom pain is described as painful sensations in the missing limb or extremity following amputation. It can be disabling and difficult to treat. Peripheral pain refers to pain originating from a specific area or nerve of the body, while psychogenic sensations are those that are perceived but have no clear biological or physiological cause. Phantom sensations refer to non-painful sensations such as tingling, itching, or pressure in the amputated limb.

During the Examination of a Patient with a Transtibial Amputation,the