Neuropathic Pain: Difference between revisions
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DN4 – QUESTIONNAIRE Assists with neuropathic pain assessment | |||
Use - When neuropathic pain is suspected. | |||
What to do | |||
• Interview questionnaires and physical tests. | |||
• If score ≥ 4, consider anti-neuropathic medication | |||
Ref : http://www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/212900/DN4_Assessment_Tool.pdf | |||
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Definition Complex type of pain initiated or caused by a primary lesion or dysfunction in the nervous system (IASP, 2012).
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Assessment
Examination of a Patient with Peripheral Neuropathic Pain shows a real patient with multiple mononeuropathy due to isolated peripheral nervous system vasculitis. He is suffering from neuropathic pain in his left hand and both legs. Functional assessment and sensory and motor examination of both upper and lower limbs is demonstrated
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJxeI_a04Xc
DN4 – QUESTIONNAIRE Assists with neuropathic pain assessment
Use - When neuropathic pain is suspected.
What to do • Interview questionnaires and physical tests. • If score ≥ 4, consider anti-neuropathic medication
Ref : http://www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/212900/DN4_Assessment_Tool.pdf
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References[edit | edit source]
International Association for the Study of Pain(lASP) http://www.iasp-pain.org/