Acupuncture for the Treatment of Phantom Limb and Residual Limb Pain After Amputation

Inclusion Criteria: * Amputees with traumatic/surgical amputation of a limb (greater than fingers or toes) secondary to trauma or peripheral vascular disease * Amputees who have been cleared to begin prosthetic fitting * Phantom and/or residual limb pain reported must be \>/= 3/10 * Active duty military or dependent eligible for military benefit \>/=18 years old Exclusion Criteria: * Congenital limb absence * Pregnancy * Any skin changes on the ear or scalp that would preclude placement of acupuncture needles * Patients intubated and unable to give consent * Patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) diagnosed as greater than mild