Phantom Limb Pain in Amputees After the 2023 Türkiye Earthquake

The goal of this observational study is to investigate the prevalence and persistence of phantom limb pain (PLP) among amputees who experienced limb loss due to injuries sustained during the 2023 Türkiye earthquake. The main questions it aims to answer are: What is the prevalence of phantom limb pain among earthquake-related amputees at different follow-up intervals? How do different pain management strategies, such as regional analgesia versus intravenous analgesia, affect the severity and persistence of phantom limb pain? Researchers will compare participants receiving regional analgesia to those receiving intravenous analgesia to see if regional techniques are associated with lower rates of phantom limb pain and improved quality of life. Participants will: Complete pain assessments using standardized questionnaires at 1 week, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months post-amputation. Provide information on their pain management experiences and the impact on their daily activities.