- Author:
Mary Monica Bernardo-Bueno
1
,
2
;
Consuelo Gonzalez-Suarez
3
,
4
;
Steve Milanese
5
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: Pain Sensitization
- MeSH: Osteoarthritis, Knee; Neuropathic Pain
- From: Philippine Journal of Allied Health Sciences 2024;8(1):29-37
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Pain secondary to knee osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common cause of medical consultation in patients 55 years old and above. Knee OA pain is complex and involves both nociceptive and neuropathic pain. Recent management options have been focused on targeting the nerves of the knee, and to effectively investigate the mechanism and effect of these procedures, it is important to review the types of pain associated with knee OA, specifically neuropathic pain (NP). This article specifically focuses on the available evidence on NP, its prevalence in patients with knee osteoarthritis, outcome measures to determine the presence of NP, and their impact on the present and future management of knee OA pain. The information from this narrative review may potentially help clinicians identify the presence of NP in their patients and further guide them in providing a more appropriate and comprehensive management plan. The outcome measures presented in this review may also be used in future research exploring the management of knee OA pain.
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