• Arq Neuropsiquiatr · Sep 2013

    Neuropathic pain in patients with spinal cord injury: report of 213 patients.

    • Manoel Jacobsen Teixeira, Wellingson Silva Paiva, Maruska Salles Assis, Erich Talamoni Fonoff, Edson Bor-Seng-Shu, and Angelo Daros Cecon.
    • Division of Functional Neurosurgery, Medical School, Universidade de São Paulo, São PauloSP, Brazil.
    • Arq Neuropsiquiatr. 2013 Sep 1;71(9A):600-3.

    ObjectiveManagement of neuropathic pain following spinal cord injury (SCI) can be a frustrating experience for patients since it poses a therapeutic challenge. In this article the authors describe the clinical characteristics of a group of patients with pain after spinal cord injury.MethodsIn this retrospective study, 213 patients with SCI and neuropathic pain were assessed. We analyzed clinical characteristics, treatment options, and pain intensity for these patients.ResultsThe main cause of SCI was spine trauma, which occurred in 169 patients, followed by tumors and infection. Complete lesions were verified in 144 patients. In our study, patients with traumatic SCI and partial lesions seem to be presented with more intense pain; however, this was not statistically significant.ConclusionsNeuropathic pain is a common complaint in patients with SCI and presents a treatment challenge. Knowledge of the clinical characteristics of this group of patients may help determine the best approach to intervention.

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