Carolyn Arnold
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Dr. Carolyn Arnold is a leading voice in the clinical management of phantom limb pain and the neuropsychology of embodiment. Her most-cited work, a seminal 2014 review on phantom limbs, has garnered 34 citations and serves as a cornerstone for understanding the complex interplay between pain, body perception, and integrative therapies. Dr. Arnold’s research has been pivotal in moving the field beyond purely mechanistic explanations, advocating instead for a holistic, patient-centered approach that acknowledges the profound psychological and sensory realities of limb loss. By synthesizing advances in neuroscience with practical clinical strategies, she has helped reshape how chronic phantom pain is conceptualized and treated. Her work emphasizes that effective management requires not just pharmacological intervention, but a deep respect for the patient’s experience of embodiment and the brain’s remarkable—and sometimes distressing—plasticity. For students and clinicians alike, Dr. Arnold’s contributions offer a vital framework for addressing one of medicine’s most persistent and enigmatic challenges, bridging the gap between scientific discovery and compassionate, effective care.
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