Management of chronic pain Flashcards
1
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causes of pain after injury
A
peripheral sensitisation
central sensitisation
2
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what is peripheral sensitisation
A
reduction in threshold of peripheral afferent nociceptors
3
Q
what is central sensitisation
A
increased excitability of spinal neurons
4
Q
what is chronic regional pain syndrome CRPS
A
poorly understood, rare condition
usually affects 1 limb
triggered by an injury
5
Q
features of CRPS
A
allodynia hyperalgesia swelling blue, white, red hair and nail changes osteopaenia
6
Q
what is chronic post surgical pain
A
pain >3months post surgery
7
Q
what is nociceptive pain
A
pain from injury is relayed through normal nervous system
8
Q
what is neuropathic pain
A
pain generated within the nervous system
9
Q
causes of neuropathic pain
A
shingles surgery trauma diabetic neuropathy amputation idiopathic
10
Q
management of neuropathic pain
A
tricyclic antidepressants
anticonvulsants
