Diagnosis and Treatment of Neuropathic Pain M.Sam Chong, MD, Zahid H Bajwa, MD Journal of Pain and Symptom Management Volume 25, Issue 5, Pages S4-S11 (May 2003) DOI: 10.1016/S0885-3924(03)00064-2
Fig. 1 Algorithm for the treatment of neuropathic pain (GABA-B-gamma aminobutyric acid-B). Reproduced with kind permission.13 Journal of Pain and Symptom Management 2003 25, S4-S11DOI: (10.1016/S0885-3924(03)00064-2)
Fig. 2 Example of the type of functional restoration algorithm typically used for the management of patients with neuropathic pain in the USA. Reproduced with kind permission.27 Journal of Pain and Symptom Management 2003 25, S4-S11DOI: (10.1016/S0885-3924(03)00064-2)
Fig. 3 Number-needed-to-treat to achieve at least 50% pain relief, calculated from placebo-controlled trials in neuropathic pain conditions (NMDA = N-methyl-D-aspartate; NNT = number-needed-to-treat; SSRI = selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor; TCA = tricyclic antidepressant). Reproduced with kind permission.19 Journal of Pain and Symptom Management 2003 25, S4-S11DOI: (10.1016/S0885-3924(03)00064-2)