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Clinical Data of 14 Study Amputees
| Characteristics | Botox Group (7 Patients) | Lidocaine/Depomedrol Group (7 Patients) |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | 6 |
| Female | 3 | 1 |
| Average age (range) | 47 (20-75) | 50 (37-65) |
| RLP only | 3 | 3 |
| RLP and PLP | 3 | 5 |
| Transtibial amputation | 6 | 4 |
| Transfemoral amputation | 0 | 4 |
| Patients who completed 4 mo of study | 6 | 6 |
| Patients who completed 6 mo of study | 4 | 6 |
PLP indicates phantom limb pain; RLP, residual limb pain.
