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Analysis of Persistent Post-Injury Pain
A patient had a severe injury to their hand a year ago. The wound has completely healed, and medical imaging shows no remaining tissue damage. However, the patient continues to experience intense, burning pain in the hand, which is often triggered by a very light touch. Using your understanding of how the nervous system processes pain signals, explain the most likely underlying cause of this patient's ongoing pain.
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Analysis of Persistent Post-Injury Pain