Correct Diagnosis for Proper Management of Neuropathic Pain

Dear Colleagues,

Pain is the most common symptom reported by patients. A particular form of pain is the neuropathic type—a debilitating condition, affecting the quality of life with different levels of severity. When this condition is present in people, their perception of physical and mental wellness can be severely compromised, which could significantly reduce their quality of life, substantially impairing every aspect of their personal and social lives. The origin and modifying factors of neuropathic pain are known to be complex and diverse. Hence, extensive knowledge of the mechanisms of neuropathic pain and correct diagnosis is fundamental for proper patient management. Specific treatments based on drugs and habits, as well as rehabilitation which includes a variety of approaches (physical agents, physiotherapy, education, etc.), are regarded as effective tools in restoring patient health.

This third edition of our Special Issue is focused on neuropathic pain as part of specific diseases.

The main aims are as follows:

• Evaluation of the evidence related to the diagnostic tools for neuropathic pain;
• Evaluation of new diagnostic methods for the assessment of neuropathic pain (neurophysiological, radiological, patient-oriented, etc.);
• Overview of the different conditions that cause neuropathic pain;
• Assessment of the effects of specific drugs on symptom reduction and quality of life;
• Development of detailed rehabilitative programs for neuropathic pain;
• Development of personalized protocols for patient management;
• Analysis of proper outcome measures.

Additional fields of interest include the following:

• Traumas and diseases of orthopedic significance;
• Neurological diseases;
• Oncology;
• Psychology;
• Anesthesiology;
• Radiology and radiation therapy.

Dr. Daniele Coraci
Guest Editor

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• pain
• neuropathic pain
• diagnosis
• management
• prognosis
• treatment
• therapy
• rehabilitation
• drug
• nerve
• neuropathy
• neurophysiology
• imaging
• outcome measures
• quality of life