The Pathophysiology of Neuropathic Pain: Critical Review of Models and Mechanisms - Printer-friendly version
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1. Understand the defi nition and frontiers of neuropathic pain (NP). 2. Describe the link between NP and lesions of nociceptive systems. 3. Differentiate among the different animal models of NP. 4. Have a broad understanding of diff erent peripheral, spinal, and supraspinal mechanisms relevant to NP. 5. Describe the diffi culties in relating these mechanisms to pain in humans. 6. Translate some clinical manifestations of NP into underlying mechanisms.
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تاریخ انتشار 2014