PAIN-SCI, MUSCULOSKELETAL VS NEUROPATHIC
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SUMMARY
1. Initially, post-SCI, the majority of people have musculoskeletal pain.
2. Percentage of people with pain at 5 yrs reporting pain at 6 months: at-level 60%, below-level 44%.
3. Visceral pain increases at 5 yrs. This is related to neurogenic bladder & bowels.
Reference(s)
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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.
