Deafferentation pain after spinal cord injury. Part I. theoretical aspects.

Abstract

Pain which persists long after spinal cord injury can become the most disabling sequela for the survivor. In extreme cases, it may lead to chemical dependency, severe depression and even suicide. Following definition and description of deafferentation pain, the risks and benefits of current pharmacologic, surgical and other therapies are presented. Part I (in this issue) presents theoretical aspects and Part II (in Vol. 9 No. 3) will present management aspects of deafferentation pain. This two-part review is intended to facilitate informed decision-making by both consumers and caregivers.

• Authors: M Segatore
• Journal: SCI nursing : a publication of the American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Nurses (SCI Nurs) Vol. 9 Issue 2 Pg. 46-50 (Jun 1992) ISSN: 0888-8299 [Print] United States
• PMID: 1626277 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Afferent Pathways
• Humans
• Models, Neurological
• Pain (classification, etiology, physiopathology)
• Spinal Cord Injuries (complications)