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Peripheral neuropathic pain.
Douglas Murphy1,2, Denise Lester2,3,4, F Clay Smither5
1Regional Amputation Center, Central Virginia Veterans Health Center, Richmond, VA, USA.
Neurorehabilitation
|September 28, 2020
Summary
Neuropathic pain (NP), affecting up to 10% of people, involves nerve damage causing burning sensations. Treatments range from medications to interventions like nerve blocks for better patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pain Management
Background:
- Neuropathic pain (NP) arises from damage to the central or peripheral nervous system.
- Characteristic symptoms include burning and electrical sensations.
- NP affects up to 10% of the general population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a general review of peripheral neuropathic pain.
- To cover epidemiology, classifications, pathology, and treatments.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on neuropathic pain.
- Focus on peripheral nervous system involvement.
- Discussion of pharmacologic and interventional treatments.
Main Results:
- NP is common, linked to conditions like diabetes and chemotherapy.
- Pharmacologic options are available for pain control.
- Interventional methods like nerve blocks and stimulators can be used when medications fail.
Conclusions:
- Neuropathic pain has significant patient and societal costs.
- Effective prevention, treatment, and control strategies are crucial.
- Further consideration for managing NP is warranted.
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