--- title: A Patient's Guide to Amputation Related Pain Symptoms description: Learn about the common causes of amputee pain symptoms specific to upper and lower extremities and how to address them with procedures such as TMR. --- [![TMR Nerve_logo](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hubfs/tmr_nerve_2021/images/TMR%20Nerve_logo-1.svg "TMR Nerve_logo")](https://www.tmrnerve.com/?hsLang=en) [![Find A Physician](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/9361934/b9040ccd-8be6-4be0-ab14-30d51fb782b7.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/9361934/b9040ccd-8be6-4be0-ab14-30d51fb782b7) - [![Facebook Blue](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hubfs/Facebook%20Blue.svg) ](https://www.facebook.com/tmrnerve) - [![Linkedin Blue](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hubfs/Linkedin%20Blue.svg) ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/tmrnerve/) - [![instagram_blue](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hubfs/tmr_nerve_2021/images/instagram_blue.svg) ](https://www.instagram.com/tmr_nerve) ![Icon_ionic-ios-search](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hubfs/Icon_ionic-ios-search.svg "Icon_ionic-ios-search") ##### Pain Symptoms # Experiencing Phantom Limb or Neuroma Pain? ![Pain Symptoms_hero](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hubfs/tmr_nerve_2021/images/Pain%20Symptoms_hero%20(2).png) ##### What Could Be Causing My Pain? Like many amputees, you may be experiencing nerve pain that prevents you from living life to the fullest. When a limb is amputated, the nerves that are left can no longer connect with their intended targets. As a result, these nerves become disorganized and may develop into painful medical conditions. ![Nerve_icon](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hubfs/tmr_nerve_2021/images/Nerve_icon.svg) ###### Nerve (Neuroma) Pain Nerve pain can occur in the residual limb, the part of the limb that is left after amputation. Without a place to go or a job to do, the amputated nerve may form a painful bundle of nerve endings called a neuroma. Neuromas may be so painful that the patient is unable to use their prosthetic limb. ![limb pain](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hubfs/tmr_nerve_2021/images/limb%20pain.svg) ###### Phantom Limb Pain Another source of pain is known as phantom limb pain, or pain experienced in the limb that was removed. This type of pain occurs when the amputated nerve is disconnected from its target, and the brain interprets the nerve signal as pain. ##### A Deeper Understanding of Your Pain Phantom nerve pain and neuroma can be debilitating, but it doesn't have to stay that way. Learn more about solutions for your pain. ![](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hubfs/tmr_nerve_2021/images/blue-triangle.svg) ![](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hubfs/tmr_nerve_2021/images/green-tria.svg) ![GuyJumping-3](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hubfs/tmr_nerve_2021/images/GuyJumping-3.png) ##### Lower Extremity Pain Neuroma and phantom limb pain following leg or foot amputation is quite common. Learn more about it.   [ Explore Lower Extremity Pain ](https://www.tmrnerve.com/lower-extremity-pain?hsLang=en) ![](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hubfs/tmr_nerve_2021/images/blue-triangle.svg) ![](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hubfs/tmr_nerve_2021/images/green-tria.svg) ![GuyJumping-4](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hubfs/tmr_nerve_2021/images/GuyJumping-4.png) ##### Upper Extremity Pain Experiencing neuroma and phantom limb pain following arm or hand amputation? There's a solution. [ Explore Upper Extremity Pain ](https://www.tmrnerve.com/upper-extremity-pain?hsLang=en) #### Targeted Muscle Reinnervation While a number of therapies exist to manage post-amputation pain, Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR) is a surgical treatment that is gaining acceptance for nerve pain associated with amputation. [![What is TMR?](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/9361934/48be9369-829a-4f6c-ab8e-3c8e73faab20.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/9361934/48be9369-829a-4f6c-ab8e-3c8e73faab20) ![Muscle Reinnervation](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hubfs/tmr_nerve_2021/images/Muscle%20Reinnervation.png) [![TMR Nerve_logo](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hubfs/tmr_nerve_2021/images/TMR%20Nerve_logo.svg "TMR Nerve_logo")](https://www-tmrnerve-com.sandbox.hs-sites.com/?hsLang=en) Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR) is a surgical treatment that is gaining acceptance for nerve pain associated with amputation.  - [![Linkedin Green](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hubfs/Linkedin%20Green.svg) ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/tmrnerve/) - [![Facebook Green](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hubfs/Facebook%20Green.svg) ](https://www.facebook.com/tmrnerve) - [![instagram](https://www.tmrnerve.com/hubfs/tmr_nerve_2021/images/instagram.svg) ](https://www.instagram.com/tmr_nerve) #### For Patients #### Resources #### Healthcare Providers [![Find A Physician](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/9361934/b9040ccd-8be6-4be0-ab14-30d51fb782b7.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/9361934/b9040ccd-8be6-4be0-ab14-30d51fb782b7) TMR is not a treatment option for patients with spinal cord injuries, brachial plexus injuries, or who are generally not healthy enough for surgery. The procedure does present typical risks of surgery. Patients may experience a temporary increase in pain as part of the nerve healing process. Your physician will help you determine whether TMR is right for you. Gregory Dumanian, MD, is medical director of TMRnerve.com. He is a paid consultant of Checkpoint Surgical, Inc. Copyright [Checkpoint Surgical](https://checkpointsurgical.com/), Inc. 2025 [Privacy Policy   ](https://www-tmrnerve-com.sandbox.hs-sites.com/privacy-policy?hsLang=en)