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[Does neuroplasticity have a role on postoperative pain?]
E Viel1, P Bruelle, L Lalourcey
1Département d'Anesthésie-Réanimation, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Nîmes.
Cahiers D'Anesthesiologie
|January 1, 1995
Summary
Preemptive analgesia, informed by neuroplasticity research, explores whether pain management before surgery is more effective than after. This review examines evidence supporting its role in preventing persistent postoperative pain.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Pain Medicine
Context:
- Postoperative pain management
- Neuroplasticity in pain pathophysiology
- Preemptive analgesia concept
Purpose:
- Review current literature on preemptive analgesia
- Evaluate the efficacy of pain management before versus after surgery
- Discuss therapeutic implications of neuroplasticity in pain
Summary:
- Neuroplasticity underlies the pathophysiology of post-injury pain.
- Preemptive analgesia aims to mitigate pain by intervening before surgical procedures.
- Evidence suggests neuroplasticity plays a role in persistent postoperative pain.
Impact:
- Informs clinical practice regarding optimal pain management strategies.
- Highlights the therapeutic potential of preemptive analgesia.
- Contributes to understanding the neurobiological basis of chronic pain states.