Temporal changes in pain processing after whiplash injury, based on Quantitative Sensory Testing: a systematic review

ConclusionsDifferences in pain processing between recovering and non-recovering patients can be observed already in the acute phase. Early screening for signs of altered pain processing can identify patients with high risk for chronification. These insights in temporal changes show the importance of rehabilitation in the acute phase. Future research should target to develop a standardized (bed-site) QST protocol and collect normative data which could, in relation with self-reported pain parameters, allow clinicians to identify the risk for chronification.

Source: European Journal of Pain - August 31, 2021 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: J. Bontinck, D. Lenoir, B. Cagnie, C. Murillo, I. Timmers, E. Cnockaert, L. Bernaers, M. Meeus, I. Coppieters Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research