Facilitatory and inhibitory pain mechanisms are altered in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome
Preliminary evidence from studies using quantitative sensory testing suggests the presence of central mechanisms in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) as apparent by widespread hyperalgesia. Hallmarks of central mechanisms after nerve injuries include nociceptive facilitation and reduced end...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science
2017
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