Spinal cord injury pain.
Chronic pain associated with traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) can be quite challenging to the physiatrist. This highly prevalent condition within the SCI population requires an appropriate evaluative approach including a thorough history, a targeted physical examination, and appropriate use of diagnostic testing. The International Spinal Cord Injury Pain Classification allows for a reasonable categorization of the various pain syndromes and may assist in selecting a reasoned treatment strategy. A multitude of management approaches exist including nonpharmacologic, pharmacologic, and interventional approaches. This article provides an overview of the epidemiology, classification, evaluation, and management of SCI-associated pain.
MossRehab, 60 Township Line Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027, USA; Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA. Electronic address: saulinom@einstein.edu.
Michael
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Saulino
D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D059350:Chronic Pain / Q000145:classification* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009128:Muscle Spasticity / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D059352:Musculoskeletal Pain / Q000145:classification* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D059408:Pain Management / Q000379:methods*; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011379:Prognosis; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000700:Analgesics
Musculoskeletal pain; Neuropathic pain; Spasticity; Spinal cord injury