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SPINAL CORD
卷 39, 期 2, 页码 63-73出版社
NATURE PUBLISHING GROUP
DOI: 10.1038/sj.sc.3101116
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spinal cord injuries; pain; neuropathic pain; paraplegia; tetraplegia
Chronic pain is an important problem following spinal cord injury (SCI) and is a major impediment to effective rehabilitation. The reported prevalence of chronic SCI pain is variable but averages 65% with around one third of these people rating their pain as severe. The mechanisms responsible for the presence of pain are poorly understood. However, evidence from clinical observations and the use of animal models of SCI pain suggests that a number of processes may be important. These include functional and structural plastic changes in the central nervous system following injury, with changes in receptor function and loss of normal inhibition resulting in an increased neuronal excitability. A number of specific types of SCT pain can be distinguished based on descriptors, location and response to treatment. Nociceptive pain can al ise from musculoskeletal structures and viscera and neuropathic pain call al ist from spinal cord and nerve damage. The role of psychological and environmental factors also needs to be considered. Accurate identification of these pain types will help in selecting appropriate treatment approaches. Current treatments employ a variety of pharmacological, surgical, physical and psychological approaches. However, evidence for many of the treatments ill use is still limited, It is hoped that future research will identify effective treatment strategics that accurately target specific mechanisms.
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