Demystifying post-stroke pain: from etiology to treatment

Publication date: Available online 16 June 2016 Source:PM&R Author(s): Andrew K. Treister, Maya N. Hatch, Steven C. Cramer, Eric Y. Chang Pain following stroke is commonly reported but often incompletely managed, which prevents optimal recovery. This is in part due to the esoteric nature of post-stroke pain and its limited presence in current discussions of stroke management. The major specific afflictions that affect patients with stroke who develop pain include central post-stroke pain (CPSP), complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), and pain associated with spasticity and shoulder subluxation. Each disorder carries its own intricacies that require specific approaches to treatment and understanding. This review aims to present and clarify the major pain syndromes that affect patients who have suffered from stroke in order to aid in their diagnosis and treatment.
Source: PMandR - Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research