JOURNAL ARTICLE

Lucretius and the neural consequences of traumatic amputation: the role of descending inhibition?

  • Published In: Brain: A Journal of Neurology, 2024, v. 147, n. 5. P. 1595 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Schott, Geoffrey D 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the observations made by the Roman poet Lucretius regarding the neural consequences of traumatic limb amputation. Lucretius describes the absence of pain, lack of awareness of the missing limb (referred to as a phantom limb), attempted movements of the missing limb, and involuntary movements of the amputated part. The article explores possible explanations for these phenomena, including stress-related pain inhibition and the involvement of descending inhibitory processes in the brain and spinal cord. The observations made by Lucretius have been confirmed by subsequent studies and continue to be explored by neuroscientists today. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Brain: A Journal of Neurology. 2024/05, Vol. 147, Issue 5, p1595
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0006-8950
  • DOI:10.1093/brain/awae087
  • Accession Number:177084365
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