Spinal Cord Injury Pain - 30/04/14
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Chronic pain associated with traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) can be quite challenging to the physiatrist. This highly prevalent condition within the SCI population requires an appropriate evaluative approach including a thorough history, a targeted physical examination, and appropriate use of diagnostic testing. The International Spinal Cord Injury Pain Classification allows for a reasonable categorization of the various pain syndromes and may assist in selecting a reasoned treatment strategy. A multitude of management approaches exist including nonpharmacologic, pharmacologic, and interventional approaches. This article provides an overview of the epidemiology, classification, evaluation, and management of SCI-associated pain.
Il testo completo di questo articolo è disponibile in PDF.Keywords : Spinal cord injury, Musculoskeletal pain, Neuropathic pain, Spasticity
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Vol 25 - N° 2
P. 397-410 - Maggio 2014 Ritorno al numeroBenvenuto su EM|consulte, il riferimento dei professionisti della salute.
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