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Review
. 2014 May;25(2):397-410.
doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2014.01.002. Epub 2014 Mar 14.

Spinal cord injury pain

Michael Saulino  1
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Review

Spinal cord injury pain

Michael Saulino. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2014 May.

Abstract

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.

Keywords: Musculoskeletal pain; Neuropathic pain; Spasticity; Spinal cord injury.

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