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ReviewCurrent pain and headache reports2025

Allodynia: A Review Article.

Brittany Melvin, Raven Wright, Alexandra McNally, Dalia Elmofty

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Review in Current pain and headache reports, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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6 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Brittany MelvinPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation Resident, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Sinai Health System, Chicago, IL, USA.
Raven WrightDepartment of Anesthesia and Critical Care, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA.
Alexandra McNallyDepartment of Anesthesia and Critical Care, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA.
Dalia ElmoftyDepartment of Anesthesia and Critical Care, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA. delmofty@bsd.uchicago.edu.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purpose of reviewAllodynia is characterized by a painful response to a non-noxious stimulus. This article reviews the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, diagnostic testing, and management approaches for the causes of allodynia. RECENT

findingsAllodynia remains difficult to evaluate and manage. Despite ongoing research, significant progress is still needed to optimize the management of allodynia. Allodynia is a debilitating condition that can be difficult to treat. Diagnostic modalities and treatment options are limited. Advancements in diagnostic and treatment options are necessary to improve patient care.

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HyperalgesiaDiagnosis, DifferentialHumansPain ManagementAllodyniaAllodynia causesDynamic mechanical allodyniaQuantitative sensory testingSensitizationStatic mechanical allodyniaThermal allodynia

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