Effect of comprehensive therapy on central pain after incomplete spinal cord injury
- VernacularTitle:中西医结合治疗不完全性脊髓损伤后中枢性疼痛
- Author:
Zhongxin XIAO
;
Hong DAI
;
Bin JIA
;
Jianzhong WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
spinal cord injury, central pain, combination of Chinese medicine and Western medicine, McGill pain questionnaire
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2005;11(9):765-766
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo observe the effects of comprehensive therapy on central pain after incomplete spinal cord injury. Methods12 patients with central pain after incomplete spinal cord injury who accepted comprehensive therapy were assessed with McGill pain questionnaire (MPQ) and visual analogue scale (VAS) before and after treating. ResultsThe scores of pain rating index sensory quality (PRI-S), pain rating index totality (PRI-T), the number of words chosen (NWC), pain rating index affective quality (PRI-A) and present pain intensity (PPI)max in MPQ and VAS were significantly decreased(P<0.01 or P<0.05).ConclusionThe comprehensive therapy is practical effective on central pain after incomplete spinal cord injury.
