Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) has been described in the literature as one of the most debilitating
presentations of orofacial pain. This review summarizes over 150 years of collective clinical …

Mood disorders such as depression and anxiety are frequently observed in patients
suffering from chronic pain. Over time, different tests and models have been developed in …

Patients with neuropathic pain secondary to failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) typically
experience persistent pain, disability, and reduced quality of life. We hypothesised that …

Chronic neuropathic pain, caused by lesions in the peripheral or central nervous system,
comes in many forms. We describe current approaches to the diagnosis and assessment of …

Background Chronic pain is distressing for patients and a burden on healthcare systems
and society. Recent research demonstrates different aspects of the negative impact of …

There have been anecdotal accounts for centuries of people apparently experiencing little or
no pain in situations that most of us would find excruciating. Yet, western medicine has given …

Objectives Chronic pain (CP;> 3 months) is a common condition that is associated with
significant psychological problems. Many people with CP do not fit into discrete diagnostic …

A number of high-quality studies have recently been published that examine the association
between neuropathic pain and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The current review …

A number of different diseases or injuries can damage the central or peripheral nervous
system and produce neuropathic pain (NP), which seems to be more difficult to treat than …

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of pregabalin in the treatment of postherpetic
neuralgia (PHN). Methods: The authors conducted a multicenter, parallel-group, double …