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Neuropathic pain: Definition, assessment and epidemiology.
1Inserm U987, "Pathophysiology and Clinical Pharmacology of Pain", centre d'évaluation et de traitement de la douleur, hôpital Ambroise Paré, 9, avenue Charles de Gaulle, 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt, France.
Revue Neurologique
|November 3, 2018
Summary
Recent research has advanced the understanding and management of neuropathic pain. This review covers new diagnostic tools, screening methods, and epidemiological data for chronic pain syndromes.
Area of Science:
- Clinical research
- Pain medicine
- Neurology
Background:
- Neuropathic pain is a complex chronic pain syndrome.
- Significant research advancements have occurred in the last 15 years.
- Understanding and management have evolved considerably.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent evolutions in neuropathic pain research.
- To summarize advancements in definition, diagnosis, screening, and epidemiology.
- To highlight impacts on clinical practice and research.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent studies.
- Synthesis of findings on neuropathic pain.
- Analysis of diagnostic and measurement tools.
Main Results:
- New diagnostic algorithms have been developed.
- Specific screening and measurement tools are now available.
- Epidemiological data has been refined.
Conclusions:
- Conceptualization of neuropathic pain has changed.
- Management strategies in clinical practice have been updated.
- Clinical research approaches have been refined.
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