When people lose an arm, they may at first have a phantom arm and hand, while many years later, the phantom may shrink, until only a hand is felt at the shoulder.

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This phenomenon is known as "telescoping" in the context of phantom limb sensations, where over time, individuals may perceive their phantom limb as gradually shortening or retracting closer to the body, eventually feeling as if the limb (e.g., hand) is located near or at the shoulder.

When People Lose an Arm, They May at First Have