Frequency of Neuropathic Pain and its Effects on Rehabilitation Outcomes, Balance Function and Quality of Life among People with Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury

Authors

  • Muhammad Shoaib, Ammar Abdul Rahman, Shahnawaz, Hina Anwer

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs221621191

Keywords:

SCI, Pain, Patients, Health

Abstract

Introduction: Spinal cord injury (SCI) is the damage of the spinal cord from the foramen magnum to the cauda equina which happens because of coercion, incision or contusion.

Objectives: The study's main objective is to find out how often people who have a severe spinal cord injury have neuropathic pain and how it affects their rehabilitation, balance, and quality of life.

Material and methods: This descriptive study was conducted in Sheikh Zayed medical college, Rahim Yar Khan during 2020 to 2021. Most of the patients had started a SCI programme early on, including neurosurgeon and orthopaedic consults and therapy. The data were collected during the initial visit of the patients.

Results: The data was collected from 162 patients. At-level pain was reported by 34% of those with neuropathic pain, whereas below-level pain was reported by 66% of those with neuropathic pain. In certain cases, neuropathic pain was characterised as both at and below a certain degree.

Conclusion: It is concluded that Patients with traumatic SCI often experience a condition known as europathic pain. Patients' rehabilitation outcomes, balancing function, and general well-being may be impacted, as well as their general well-being.

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Muhammad Shoaib, Ammar Abdul Rahman, Shahnawaz, Hina Anwer. (2022). Frequency of Neuropathic Pain and its Effects on Rehabilitation Outcomes, Balance Function and Quality of Life among People with Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury. Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences, 16(02), 1191. https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs221621191