Prognosis of patients with neuropathic low back-related leg pain: An exploratory study using prospective data from UK primary care

This prospective cohort study investigates the prognosis of patients with neuropathic low back-related leg pain (LBLP) consulting in UK primary care. Data from 511 patients were collected using standardised baseline clinical examinations (including MRI scan findings), self-report questionnaires at baseline, 4-months, 12-months and 3-years. Cases of possible neuropathic pain (NP) and persistent-NP were identified using either of two definitions: i) clinical diagnosis of sciatica, ii) self-report version of Leeds Assessment for Neurological Symptoms and Signs (s-LANSS).
Source: The Journal of Pain - Category: Materials Science Authors: Tags: Original Reports Source Type: research