Study design: The 2016 International Spinal Cord Society Sir Ludwig Guttmann Lecture.
Objectives: The aim of this review is to identify different symptoms and signs of neuropathic …

A variety of approaches have been used to develop diagnostic criteria for chronic pain. The
published evidence of the reliability and validity of existing diagnostic criteria is limited, and …

Background Pain is a common complication after spinal cord injury (SCI). A mixture of
nociceptive and neuropathic pain (NP) can present. Limited studies have investigated the …

Neuropathic pain following spinal cord injury (SCI) is notoriously difficult to treat and is a
high priority for many in the SCI population. Resolving this issue requires animal models …

Further education colleges now deliver education and training to more students than any
other institutions in the post-compulsory sector. Presenting a practical guide to teaching and …

After spinal cord injury (SCI), intestinal dysfunction has a serious impact on physical and
mental health, quality of life, and social participation. Recent data from rodent and human …

Abstract Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) lead to alterations in brain structure and brain function by
direct effects of nerve damage, by secondary mechanisms, and also by longer term injury …

Central neuropathic pain is caused by a disease or lesion of the brain or spinal cord. It is
difficult to predict which patients will develop central pain syndromes after a central nervous …

Pain is a common consequence of a spinal cord injury (SCI) and has a major impact on
quality of life through its impact on physical function, mood and participation in work …

Ensuring the proper management of neuropathic pain is a contemporary challenge for
professionals who care for patients with this type of pain. The estimated prevalence of …