Karl, who had his leg amputated after an injury, reports that he still feels pain in his missing leg. Such an experience is referred to as ________ pain.

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Phantom limb pain refers to the sensation of pain or discomfort in a limb or part of a limb that has been amputated. Patients like Karl may feel as though the missing limb is still present and experiencing pain, even though it is no longer physically there.

Karl, Who Had His Leg Amputated After an Injury, Reports