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Phantom Limbs and the American Civil War
08:57 - 15:13 (06:16)
Advances in projectiles during the American Civil War led to battlefield surgeons removing 30,000 limbs, leading to the discovery and description of phantom limb pain by a field surgeon who witnessed the phenomenon, which would be recognized by modern science decades later.
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A look back at the first recorded account of phantom limb pain, which was described in the 16th century by French surgeon Ambroise Paré.
08:57 - 12:27 (03:30)
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A look back at the first recorded account of phantom limb pain, which was described in the 16th century by French surgeon Ambroise Paré.
ChapterPhantom Limbs and the American Civil War
EpisodeWhat's the deal with phantom pain?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Advances in science and medicine have led to a greater understanding of phantom limb pain and sensation, first identified in the 16th century but further explored during the American Civil War and beyond.
12:27 - 15:13 (02:45)
Phantom Limbs
Summary
Advances in science and medicine have led to a greater understanding of phantom limb pain and sensation, first identified in the 16th century but further explored during the American Civil War and beyond.