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Algodystrophy: pathophysiological considerations.

L Restelli1, G Galante, S Bonelli

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Functional Neurology
|April 1, 1989
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Sympathetically Maintained Pain (SMP) syndromes are crucial in medicine. Early treatment is vital to reduce spinal cord hypersensitivity and manage these complex pain disorders.

Area of Science:

  • Pain Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Spinal Cord Research

Background:

  • Algodystrophy encompasses diverse painful disorders.
  • Sympathetically Maintained Pain (SMP) syndromes are a significant, often underestimated, medical area.
  • These pain states are linked to a wide spectrum of underlying painful conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of Sympathetically Maintained Pain (SMP) syndromes.
  • To identify the core mechanism in these painful states.
  • To emphasize the critical timing for effective treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Review of medical literature on algodystrophy and SMP.
  • Analysis of the pathophysiology of central sensitization in spinal neurones.
  • Discussion of treatment principles based on pain chronicity.

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Main Results:

  • Abnormal central sensitization in spinal neuronal pools is identified as the key element in SMP.
  • The importance of SMP syndromes in medicine is greater than commonly recognized.
  • Early intervention is crucial for managing spinal hypersensitivity.

Conclusions:

  • Central sensitization of spinal neurones is the critical factor in Sympathetically Maintained Pain.
  • Timely treatment during the initial phase is essential to mitigate spinal hypersensitivity.
  • Understanding and addressing SMP syndromes is vital for effective pain management.