Validation of DN4 as a screening tool for neuropathic pain in painful diabetic polyneuropathy

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Authors

Vincenza Spallone · University of Rome Tor Vergata

Roberto Morganti

Cinzia D’Amato

Carla Greco

Laura Cacciotti

Girolama Alessandra Marfia · University of Rome Tor Vergata

Abstract

This is the first validation study of DN4 for painful diabetic polyneuropathy, which supports its usefulness as both a screening tool for neuropathic pain in diabetes and a reliable component of the diagnostic work up for painful diabetic polyneuropathy.

Topics & Keywords

Pain Mechanisms and Treatments Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Diabetic Medicine

Volume 29, Issue 5, pp. 578-585

DOI: 10.1111/j.1464-5491.2011.03500.x

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