International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
ISSN: 2329-9096
Sevgi Ikbali Afsar
Baskent University,
5. Sokak No: 48, 06490 Ankara
Turkey
Research Article
Neuropathic Pain in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury
Author(s): Sevgi Ikbali Afsar, Sacide Nur Saracgil Cosar, Oya Umit Yemisci and Nuri CetinSevgi Ikbali Afsar, Sacide Nur Saracgil Cosar, Oya Umit Yemisci and Nuri Cetin
Background: The aims of this study were to determine the prevalence of neuropathic pain in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) during rehabilitation and follow-up, and to examine the relationship between neuropathic pain and the demographic and clinical characteristics of the patients. Methods: The medical records of 93 patients who were admitted to our inpatient rehabilitation hospital with a diagnosis of SCI were evaluated. Patients with neuropathic pain were contacted by telephone after discharge and questioned whether the pain continued and whether they were on any medication. Results: The mean age was 38.73 ± 15 years. Thirty-two percent of the group consisted of women. Based on neurological levels, 28 (30.4%) patients were tetraplegic, 49 (53.3%) were paraplegic and 15 (16.3%) had conuscauda equina injury. Sixty-four patients (68.8%) had complete lesio.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-9096.1000228