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    • Pediatric Neurology
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    • Neuroscience

    Background:

    • Pediatric chronic pain management lacks extensive controlled trial data.
    • Understanding of central and peripheral pain processing has advanced significantly.
    • Neuroimaging and genetic markers offer potential for targeted therapies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review pediatric pain disorders in neurology practice.
    • To provide current information on assessment and treatment of pediatric chronic pain.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current literature and clinical practice guidelines.
    • Discussion of neuroimaging, genetic markers, and central sensitization.
    • Exploration of multidisciplinary care paradigms.

    Main Results:

    • Expanded understanding of pain processing enables more effective treatment.
    • Multidisciplinary approaches, incorporating behavioral, physical, and pharmacologic interventions, are supported by the concept of central sensitization.
    • Neuroimaging and genetic markers are emerging tools for guiding therapy.

    Conclusions:

    • Pediatric neurologists must be equipped to diagnose and manage pain disorders.
    • Early and appropriate interventions in childhood can prevent chronic pain development.
    • Ongoing research in sensory measurement, neuroimaging, genetics, and neuroinflammation promises future targeted therapies.