Neuropathic Pain: Mechanisms and Treatment Options |
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| Authors: | James Teng,MD, Nagy Mekhail,MD,phD,&dagger |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Anesthesiology at the University of California at Los Angeles;; Pain Management Department, The Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio |
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Abstract : Neuropathic pain results from damage to the nervous system. The diseases responsible for neuropathic pain are diverse but they may have in common pathophysiological mechanisms. This review will focus on these mechanisms both in the peripheral as well as within the central nervous system. In addition, there will be discussion on the various treatment choices including both pharamcological and interventional options. |
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| Keywords: | neuropathic pain neuropathy pain treatment review |
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