Evaluation of neuropathic pain in lower extremity wounds using different assessment tools: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with lower extremity wounds often experience neuropathic pain; however, there is no validated assessment tool to specifically measure wound-related neuropathic pain. The study aimed to assess the prevalence of neuropathic pain in lower extremity wounds using different assessment tools and to identify factors associated with neuropathic pain.

Methods

A cross-sectional study of 130 patients with lower extremity wounds of different etiologies assessed neuropathic pain through clinical examinations, the Short Form McGill Pain Questionnaire-2 (SF-MPQ-2), and the Douleur Neuropathique 4 Questions (DN4). Pain intensity was measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS).

Results

In total, 38 (29%) experienced neuropathic pain (DN4 score ≥ 4), and 75% (n = 97

SUBMITTER: Sabah L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11960041 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature