Restless Legs Syndrome in the “Phantom” Leg of an Amputee

A recent report provides an unusual look at restless legs syndrome. The report describes an amputee who developed RLS in his “phantom” leg.The 54-year-old man had his left leg amputated 22 years ago. He developed RLS in his remaining leg. Episodes of RLS also occurred to the leg that had been amputated.Treatment with medication improved his symptoms. Movement of his leg and “phantom movement” of