Paralysis of motor neurons to muscles. Quantitative information is encoded in the number of action potentials generated or arriving per second. Qualitative information is encoded in the specificity of the sensory pathways laid down during embryonic development. Qualitative information encoded in the specificity of the neural connections. Treatment was to remove nerve endings, shortening stump.
Pain feels like muscle cramps, burning, itching, etc.
Cerebral cortex is reorganized Face and hand areas are located in adjacent parts of the sensory cortex of the cerebrum. Move and relax the hand in the mirror.