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Intractable pain--the present position.

S Lipton

    Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
    |May 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    New understanding of pain pathways and opioid systems has advanced pain relief methods. Techniques like neural stimulation and lesion generation offer improved accuracy and safety for intractable pain management.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Pain Management
    • Medical Technology

    Background:

    • Intractable pain treatment has evolved with new insights into pain pathways.
    • Understanding of gate control theory, spinal laminae, and descending inhibitory pathways has advanced.
    • Recent discovery of endogenous opioid (enkephalin) systems has significantly impacted pain research.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review broad changes in the treatment of intractable pain.
    • To discuss the integration of neurophysiological discoveries with pain relief techniques.
    • To detail advancements in medical equipment and their application in pain management.

    Main Methods:

    • Exploration of neurophysiological concepts like gate control theory and opioid systems.
    • Discussion of stimulation methods: transcutaneous neural stimulation, periaqueductal stimulation, and acupuncture.

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  • Examination of destructive techniques for patients with limited life expectancy.
  • Detailed description of advanced equipment, including image intensifier X-ray and lesion generators.

    • Main Results:

    • New understanding of pain pathways has led to innovative stimulation methods for pain relief.
    • Advanced techniques and equipment, such as image intensifiers and lesion generators, enhance accuracy and safety.
    • Drug therapy remains a primary method for chronic pain management.
    • Specialized techniques, including destructive methods, are valuable for patients with shortened life expectancies.

    Conclusions:

    • Significant progress in understanding pain mechanisms has enabled more effective treatment strategies.
    • Technological advancements have improved the precision and safety of pain interventions.
    • A multidisciplinary approach, combining neuroscientific insights with technological innovation, is crucial for managing intractable pain.
    • The establishment of dedicated pain relief centers and foundations supports ongoing research and patient care.