[Characterization of vertebrogenic pain using the short form of the McGill Pain Questionnaire]

A Czech translation of the short form McGill Pain Questionnaire was tested in a group of patients suffering from pain of vertebrogenic origin. The results support the hypothesis that the questionnaire will be an asset in various disciplines of medical practice. While taking up little time it provides a comprehensive and valid picture of the quality and intensity of pain experienced by the patient. The results indicated that the questionnaire can differentiate between different syndromes of pain and is sensitive to the effect of placebo.