Central neuropathic pain (CNP): management

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Central neuropathic pain (CNP): management. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Evoked potentials: sensory and motor. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Investigations

  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
  • Evoked potentials: sensory and motor
  • Quantitative sensory testing (QST)

Drug treatments

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Psychological treatments

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Interventional treatments

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investigational treatments

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References

  1. Attal N, Cruccu G, Baron R, et al. EFNS guidelines on the pharmacological treatment of neuropathic pain: 2010 revision. Eur J Neurol 2010; 17:1113-1123.
  2. Scadding J. Neuropathic pain. ACNR 2003; 3:8-14.
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  5. Gurba KN, Chaudhry R, Haroutounian S. Central neuropathic pain syndromes: current and emerging pharmacological strategies. CNS Drugs 2022; 36:483-516.
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