[Some useful basics of functional anatomy for a better understanding of the pain phenomenon].
Cannot simply be considered as a nociception phenomenon: it is more complex than a simple transmission system that conveys this information to the cerebral cortex. It is mainly a psychological event. Numerous regulating and inhibiting effects on incoming pain signals exist, for the most part located in spinal and thalamic areas; only half of these are morphine-dependent. Knowledge of these allows a better approach to chronic pain, using not only medication but also other techniques such as physiotherapy and music therapy analgesia.
Filippini
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HIA Robert Picqué, Bordeaux Armées, France.
Vincey
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Renard
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Barnabé
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Grollier
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D006801:Humans; D009619:Nociceptors / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D010146:Pain / Q000503:physiopathology*; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D013133:Spinothalamic Tracts / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D013788:Thalamus / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology
Quelques rappels d'anatomie fonctionnelle utiles à la compréhension du phénomène douloureux.