A systematic review and meta-analysis of neuropathic pain associated with coronavirus disease 2019.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Neuropathic pain is an occasionally reported complication of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) that has received increased attention in scientific literature. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we aimed to provide information on the frequency of neuropathic pain associated with COVID-19.

Databases and data treatment

We systematically reviewed and analysed literature regarding neuropathic pain associated with COVID-19. Literature searches were conducted in PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane Library databases. We considered prospective and retrospective studies published up until September 2022 (limitations included English language, full-text publications and studies including at least 10 patients). A random effects meta-analysis was performed an

SUBMITTER: Di Stefano G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9877974 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature