By Stephen Beech

A "Botox-like" substance used to successfully treat Ukrainian war amputees could bring pain relief for millions of people, say doctors.

A retired US Army colonel and physician traveled to the war-torn country to launch a study while working alongside local doctors.

They found that botulinum toxin injections provided greater short-term relief for "phantom" limb pain than standard medical and surgical care.

The team says the study, which involved 160 amputees treated at two hospitals in western Ukraine between 2022 and 2024, could ultimately benefit millions of patients worldwide.

They explained that post-amputation pain affects most amputees .

The condition limits prosthetic use, mobility, and quality of life.

In Ukraine, it is estimated that more than 100,00

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