A review of Neuropathic Pain: From Guidelines to Clinical Practice. Issue 1 (December 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cruccu, Giorgio; Truini, Andrea
• Is Part Of: Pain and therapy. Volume 6:Issue 1(2017)
• Page Start: 35
• Page End: 42
• Publication Date: 2017-12
• Subjects: Analgesia -- Diagnosis -- Guidelines -- Neuropathic pain -- Quality of life -- Treatment; Pain -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Pain -- Periodicals; Pain medicine -- Periodicals; Pain Management -- Periodicals; Pain -- Periodicals; Pain; Pain medicine; Pain -- Treatment; Periodicals; 616.0472
• DOI: 10.1007/s40122-017-0087-0
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2193-8237

Abstract

Abstract Neuropathic pain is a chronic condition representing a significant burden for patients, society, and healthcare systems. The prevalence of neuropathic pain in the general population has been estimated at 7–8% and is expected to increase in the future. Neuropathic pain differs from nociceptive pain and requires a different therapeutic approach; and the management of neuropathic pain is complicated and challenging. This chapter discusses clinical practice guidelines for neuropathic pain and their usefulness in clinical practice. Funding: Pfizer, Italy.