The Arm That Got Away (Phantom Limbs)

A shark flees with Alex’s arm! How could Alex possibly still feel pain in his arm when it is miles away?!? This phantom pain is a mystery indeed. Join “Dr. Theisen” (a fictional character) as he investigates further. Scroll down for resources to learn more about this topic. Created by Roger Williams University students Kimberly Lajoie, Jesse Sands, Emilee Scharler and Devin Thiesen as a final project for PSYCH261 – Introduction to Neuroscience (Fall 2021). The Neuroscience of Ghosts – https://www.brainfacts.org/diseases-a... – Want to know more about the neuroscientific basis of phantom-limb pain? This video gives you a brief look into where the “pain” comes from. 2-Minute Neuroscience: Phantom Limb –    • 2-Minute Neuroscience: Phantom Limb   – Interested in the biology of phantom-limb pain? Check out this video that delves into some theories about it. Interactive and printable resource - From Ramachandran’s Notebook – https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/body/ph... – Come explore some phantom limb cases! Here you can view real cases showcasing phantom limb pain and explore how those cases were understood. Cleveland Clinic “Phantom Limb Pain: What is it, Causes, Treatment & Outcome” – https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health... – Here you will find a brief overview of what Phantom Limb pain is, its causes, how it can be treated, and outcomes of treatment.