Pain in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge

EDS patients shows chronic and frequently debilitating pain described from different authors as multifactorial. Pain has been described as neuropathic in some individuals but probably the persistent nociceptive input due to joint abnormalities probably triggers central sensitization in the dorsal ho...

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Autores principales: Claudia Celletti, Filippo Camerota
Formato: Artículo
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Eleven Senses 2016-03-01
Colección:Senses and Sciences
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Acceso en línea:http://www.sensesandsciences.com/camerota-2016
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Sumario:EDS patients shows chronic and frequently debilitating pain described from different authors as multifactorial. Pain has been described as neuropathic in some individuals but probably the persistent nociceptive input due to joint abnormalities probably triggers central sensitization in the dorsal horn neurons and causes widespread pain. The knowledge of the correct type of pain is necessary for the correct management in particular for the rehabilitative approach.
ISSN:2284-2489