Abstract Objective Chronic pain is very frequent after spinal cord injury, recent data showing that at least 80% of the patients experience pain, one-third at a severe level. The main…
Abstract Objectives In spite of all the scientific advances in pharmacological research, a great number of patients cannot efficiently manage their chronic pain with conventional pharmacological treatments. Brain stimulation techniques…
Abstract Objectives Conduct a literature review on the organization models for the chronic neuropathic pain management of spinal cord injury (SCI) patients. Methods Bibliographical research on Medline based on the…
Abstract Objective Determine the efficacy of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) for treating neuropathic pain in spinal cord injury (SCI) patients. Material and methods We proceeded with a data analysis of…
Abstract Objective In order to refine therapeutic strategies for spinal cord injury (SCI) patients with chronic neuropathic pain, it appears essential to assess the impact of socioenvironmental factors on the…
Abstract Introduction The Melbourne unilateral upper limb assessment evaluates upper limb function in children with neurologic impairment aged from 5 to 15 years old. Its validity and reliability have been well…
Abstract Objectives To determine the efficacy of treating neuropathic pain in spinal cord injury (SCI) patients by psychological, cognitive or behavioral therapies and suggest recommendations for clinical practices. Material and…
Abstract Objective Analyze the epidemiological data on neuropathic pain in spinal cord injury patients and determine the risk factors for its occurrence and chronicity. Method Review and analysis of the…
Abstract Objective To elaborate recommendations regarding neuropathic pain management in spinal cord injury patients. The goal was to evaluate the efficacy of local anesthetic therapeutics including intrathecal or epidural treatments,…
Abstract Objective Study the indications and level of evidence of clinical exams that might be relevant in exploring the causes of neuropathic pain in spinal cord injury patients. Method Literature…
