Dtsch Arztebl Int
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The reported prevalence of neuropathic pain in the general population in Germany is from 6.9% to 10%. There are both medical and surgical treatment options. ⋯ The treatment of neuropathic pain can be either cause-directed or symptom-directed, depending on its origin. Multidisciplinary collaboration can facilitate both the diagnostic evaluation and the selection of the optional modality and timing of treatment.