A device for the relief of phantom limb pain and rehabilitation in stroke

Optom Vis Sci. 2010 Dec;87(12):E971-8. doi: 10.1097/OPX.0b013e3181fcabc3.

Abstract

Purpose: To determine if simple, robust spectacle mounted devices are feasible for the replacement of the mirror boxes currently used in the rehabilitation of patients suffering from phantom limb pain, complex regional pain syndrome and stroke.

Methods: Four devices, using three different optical systems were produced: plane mirror, astronomical telescope using cylindrical lenses and two reflecting prism systems.

Result: The illusory effect of the devices was similar to that of the mirror box.

Conclusions: Any of the systems would be suitable to replace the mirror box, but the reflecting prism system is the easiest to set up.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Complex Regional Pain Syndromes / rehabilitation*
  • Equipment Design
  • Eyeglasses
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Humans
  • Lenses
  • Phantom Limb / rehabilitation*
  • Rehabilitation / instrumentation*
  • Stroke Rehabilitation*