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Association of sensory phenotype with quality of life, functionality, and emotional well-being in patients suffering from neuropathic pain.
Pain - 1 Jul 2022
Gierthmühlen Janne, Böhmer Johann, Attal Nadine, Bouhassira Didier, Freynhagen Rainer, Haanpää Maija, Hansson Per, Jensen Troels Staehelin, Kennedy Jeffrey, Maier Christoph, Rice Andrew S C, Sachau Juliane, Segerdahl Märta, Sindrup Sören, Tölle Thomas, Treede Rolf-Detlef, Ventzel Lise, Vollert Jan, Baron Ralf
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ABSTRACT: Neuropathic pain highly affects quality of life, well-being, and function. It has recently been shown based on cluster analysis studies that most patients with neuropathic pain may be categorized into 1 of 3 sensory phenotypes: sensory loss, mechanical hyperalgesia, and thermal hyperalgesia. If these phenotypes reflect underlying pathophysiological mechanisms, they may be more relevant for patient...
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