How do neuroanatomical changes in individuals with chronic pain result in the constant perception of pain?
Pain Manag
; 6(2): 147-59, 2016 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
Since the advent of anatomical brain imaging analysis techniques, numerous reports have shown altered regional brain anatomy in individuals with various chronic pain conditions. While early reports of increased regional brain volumes in taxi drivers and pianists were simply interpreted as responses to excessive use, the mechanisms responsible for anatomical changes associated with chronic pain are not so straightforward. The main aim of this paper is to explore the potential underlying cellular changes responsible for change in gross brain anatomy in individuals with chronic pain, in particular pain following nervous system damage. Determining the basis of these changes may provide a platform for development of targeted, personalized and ultimately more effective treatment regimens.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Encéfalo
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Percepción del Dolor
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Dolor Crónico
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Neuralgia
Límite:
Animals
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pain Manag
Año:
2016
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Australia