Of the following,who is MOST likely to suffer from phantom limb pain?
A) Midori, who had her leg amputated after suffering very painful bone cancer.
B) Julian, who was born missing his right hand.
C) Letisha, who always wore a wrist watch on the arm she had amputated.
D) They are all equally likely to suffer phantom limb pain.

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Phantom limb pain is most commonly experienced by individuals who have had a limb amputated as a result of injury or disease. Thus, Midori is the most likely to suffer from phantom limb pain as she has had her leg amputated due to bone cancer. Julian, who was born missing his right hand, may experience phantom limb sensations, but is less likely to experience pain. Letisha's wearing a watch on her amputated arm may be associated with feeling phantom sensations, but it is less likely to result in phantom limb pain.

Of the Following,who Is MOST Likely to Suffer from Phantom