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Neuropathic Pain: Phantom Limb Pain and Central Post-Stroke Pain

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Phantom limb pain and central post-stroke pain are chronic neuropathic pain syndromes that contribute to significant pain and disability. The pathophysiology of both syndromes is poorly understood and highly effective treatments are lacking. A multimodal approach to treatment is required to achieve optimal outcomes.

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  1. Optimal Pain & Spine, Bridgewater, NJ, USA

    Daniel Rothstein

  2. Rutgers Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ, USA

    William Grubb

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  1. Department of Anesthesiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA

    Ratan K. Banik

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Rothstein, D., Grubb, W. (2022). Neuropathic Pain: Phantom Limb Pain and Central Post-Stroke Pain. In: Banik, R.K. (eds) Anesthesiology In-Training Exam Review. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-87266-3_58

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