NEUROPATHIC PAIN-DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS
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SUMMARY
1. Questionnaires: neuropathic pain scales, global impression of change, etc.
2. Neurodiagnostic tools: Quantative Sensory Testing (QST), pain evoked potentials (laster EP, contact heat EP)
3. Neuroimaging, nerve conduction studies.
NB: However, most of these are not routinely available in clinical practice.
Reference(s)
Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.
