title: Neuropathic pain.
abstract: Neuropathic pain is a distressing, poorly understood and under-treated condition. In this review we seek to examine the definition and classification of neuropathic pain, summarize clinically important underlying mechanisms, outline current management strategies and look at future directions for research and therapy.
authors.affiliation: Pain Relief Unit, Kings College Hospital, London SE5 9RS.
authors.forename: T E
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Chong
mesh_terms: D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D006801:Humans; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D010146:Pain / Q000145:classification / Q000209:etiology*; D059408:Pain Management; D004561:Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics