Léčba periferní neuropatické bolesti // SOLEN

Neurológia pre prax 6/2018

Léčba periferní neuropatické bolesti

Neuropathic pain is frequently refractory chronic pain condition representing a significant burden for patiens and healthcare system. Epidemiological studies estimate that as many as 7–10 % of adults in the general population have pain with neuropathic characteristics. Neuropathic pain differs from nociceptive pain, requires different therapeutic approach and continues to be challenge. Several evidencedbased recomendations for pharmacological treatments have been published. However, results of current available pharmacotherapy are unsatisfactory – more than 50 % of patients experience only partial or no relief of their pain. Hence, in the cases of intractable neuropathic pain interventional therapies such as nerve blocks, radiofrequency and neuromodulatory strategies has been considered.

Keywords: neuropathic pain, pharmacological treatment, interventional therapy