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Neuropathic pain in patients with spinal cord injury: report of 213 patients / Dor neuropatica em pacientes com lesao medular: avaliacao em 213 pacientes
Teixeira, Manoel Jacobsen; Paiva, Wellingson Silva; Assis, Maruska Salles; Fonoff, Erich Talamoni; Bor-Seng-Shu, Edson; Cecon, Angelo Daros.
  • Teixeira, Manoel Jacobsen; s.af
  • Paiva, Wellingson Silva; s.af
  • Assis, Maruska Salles; s.af
  • Fonoff, Erich Talamoni; s.af
  • Bor-Seng-Shu, Edson; s.af
  • Cecon, Angelo Daros; s.af
Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 71(9A): 600-603, set. 2013. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-687265
ABSTRACT
Objective Management of neuropathic pain following spinal cord injury (SCI) can be a frustrating experience for patients since it poses a therapeutic challenge. In this article the authors describe the clinical characteristics of a group of patients with pain after spinal cord injury. Methods In this retrospective study, 213 patients with SCI and neuropathic pain were assessed. We analyzed clinical characteristics, treatment options, and pain intensity for these patients. Results The main cause of SCI was spine trauma, which occurred in 169 patients, followed by tumors and infection. Complete lesions were verified in 144 patients. In our study, patients with traumatic SCI and partial lesions seem to be presented with more intense pain; however, this was not statistically significant. Conclusions Neuropathic pain is a common complaint in patients with SCI and presents a treatment challenge. Knowledge of the clinical characteristics of this group of patients may help determine the best approach to intervention. .
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Objetivo Tratamento de dor neuropática após lesão da medula espinhal (LM) representa um desafio terapêutico.e pode ser uma experiência frustrante para os pacientes. Os autores descrevem as características clínicas de um grupo de pacientes tratados com dor após lesão medular. Método Foram avaliados retrospectivamente 213 pacientes com LM e dor neuropática. Em relação a características clínicas, opções de tratamento e intensidade da dor nestes pacientes. Resultados A principal causa foi traumatismo raquimedular, que ocorreu em 169 pacientes, seguida por tumores e infecções. Lesões completas foram verificadas em 144 pacientes. Em nosso estudo, os pacientes com traumatismos e lesões parciais apresentaram dor aparentementemais intensa, no entanto, sem diferença estatisticamente significativa. Conclusão A dor neuropática é uma queixa comum em pacientes com LM e apresenta um desafio para equipe de tratamento. Conhecimento das características clínicas deste grupo de pacientes pode ajudar a determinar a melhor abordagem para intervenção terapêutica. .
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Spinal Cord Injuries / Pain Measurement / Neuralgia Type of study: Observational study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Arq. neuropsiquiatr Journal subject: Neurology / Psychiatry Year: 2013 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Spinal Cord Injuries / Pain Measurement / Neuralgia Type of study: Observational study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Arq. neuropsiquiatr Journal subject: Neurology / Psychiatry Year: 2013 Type: Article