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Glossary term

Neuropathic pain

Pain caused by damage to or dysfunction of peripheral nerves, sometimes experienced during the distraction phase.

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Definition

Neuropathic pain arises from a lesion or disease of the somatosensory nervous system and is often described as burning, electric, shooting, or painful tingling. During limb lengthening, a new neuropathic pattern can accompany nerve stretch or compression and should be assessed with motor and sensory findings rather than assumed to be routine discomfort. [1]

Aliases

nerve pain

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Sources

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