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Dysynchiria is not a common feature of neuropathic pain
Author(s) -
Krämer Heidrun H.,
Seddigh Susann,
Moseley G. Lorimer,
Birklein Frank
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
european journal of pain
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.305
H-Index - 109
eISSN - 1532-2149
pISSN - 1090-3801
DOI - 10.1016/j.ejpain.2007.02.005
Subject(s) - neuropathic pain , complex regional pain syndrome , allodynia , sensation , nociception , medicine , pain sensation , chronic pain , neuralgia , anesthesia , neuroscience , psychology , hyperalgesia , physical therapy , receptor
Patients with chronic neuropathic pain (non‐CRPS) and brush‐evoked allodynia watched a reflected image of their corresponding but opposite skin region being brushed in a mirror. Unlike complex regional pain syndrome Type 1, this process did not evoke any sensation at the affected area (‘dysynchiria’). We conclude that central nociceptive sensitisation alone is not sufficient to cause dysynchiria in neuropathic pain. The results imply a difference in cortical pain processing between complex regional pain syndrome and other chronic neuropathic pain.