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The algesic syndrome in spinal cord trauma
1All Union Centre of Spinal Cord Trauma, Moscow.
Paraplegia
|July 1, 1992
Summary
This article details diagnosing and managing pain in spinal cord injury (SCI) patients. It covers objective pain evaluation methods, surgical interventions, and instrumental pain relief techniques.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pain Medicine
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Spinal cord injuries (SCI) frequently lead to chronic pain syndromes.
- Effective pain management in SCI patients remains a clinical challenge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present an overview of the author's experience in diagnosing and managing SCI-related pain.
- To describe objective methods for evaluating pain in SCI.
- To discuss surgical and instrumental approaches for pain alleviation.
Main Methods:
- Review of clinical experience in SCI pain management.
- Description of objective pain assessment tools.
- Discussion of surgical techniques for pain relief.
- Brief overview of instrumental pain management modalities.
Main Results:
- The article outlines a systematic approach to SCI pain diagnosis and management.
- Various objective evaluation methods for SCI pain are presented.
- Surgical and instrumental interventions are discussed as potential pain relief strategies.
Conclusions:
- Comprehensive diagnosis and tailored management are crucial for SCI pain.
- Objective evaluation aids in understanding and treating SCI pain syndromes.
- Surgical and instrumental methods offer additional options for pain alleviation in SCI.