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ArticlePloS one2018

Sensory modulation dysfunction is associated with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.

Tami Bar-Shalita, Anatoly Livshitz, Yulia Levin-Meltz, Debbie Rand, Lisa Deutsch, Jean-Jacques Vatine

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Article in PloS one, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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7 citing papers in PubMed, 14 citations in OpenAlex.

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6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Tami Bar-ShalitaDepartment of Occupational Therapy, School of Health Professions, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.ORCID 0000-0003-1494-2640
Anatoly LivshitzCenter for Rehabilitation of Pain Syndromes, Reuth Rehabilitation Hospital, Tel Aviv, Israel.
Yulia Levin-MeltzCenter for Rehabilitation of Pain Syndromes, Reuth Rehabilitation Hospital, Tel Aviv, Israel.
Debbie RandDepartment of Occupational Therapy, School of Health Professions, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
Lisa DeutschBioStats Statistical Consulting Ltd, Modiin, Israel.
Jean-Jacques VatineCenter for Rehabilitation of Pain Syndromes, Reuth Rehabilitation Hospital, Tel Aviv, Israel.
Tel Aviv University · ILReuth TLV Rehabilitation Hospital · IL

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveComplex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), a chronic pain condition, develops mainly after limb trauma and severely inhibits function. While early diagnosis is essential, factors for CRPS onset are elusive. Therefore, identifying those at risk is crucial. Sensory modulation dysfunction (SMD), affects the capacity to regulate responses to sensory input in a graded and adaptive manner and was found associated with hyperalgesia in otherwise healthy individuals, suggestive of altered pain processing.

aimTo test SMD as a potential risk factor for CRPS.

methodsIn this cross-sectional study, forty-four individuals with CRPS (29.9±11 years, 27 men) and 204 healthy controls (27.4±3.7 years, 105 men) completed the Sensory Responsiveness Questionnaire-Intensity Scale (SRQ-IS). A physician conducted the CRPS Severity Score (CSS), testing individuals with CRPS.

resultsThirty-four percent of the individuals with CRPS and twelve percent of the healthy individuals were identified to have SMD (χ2 (1) = 11.95; p<0.001). Logistic regression modeling revealed that the risk of CRPS is 2.68 and 8.21 times higher in individuals with sensory over- and sensory under-responsiveness, respectively, compared to non-SMD individuals (p = 0.03 and p = 0.01, respectively).

conclusionsSMD, particularly sensory under-responsiveness, might serve as a potential risk factor for CRPS and therefore screening for SMD is recommended. This study provides the risk index probability clinical tool a simple evaluation to be applied by clinicians in order to identify those at risk for CRPS immediately after injury. Further research is needed.

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AdultArm InjuriesChronic DiseaseComplex Regional Pain SyndromesCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansHyperalgesiaLeg InjuriesMalePain MeasurementRisk FactorsSensation DisordersSeverity of Illness IndexSomatosensory DisordersYoung Adult

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PMID30091986
PMCPMC6084887
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