Clinical evaluation of post-surgical scar hyperaesthesia: a longitudinal observational pilot study.

Donna L KennedyShehan HettiaratchyCaroline M Alexander

Published in: Scars, burns & healing (2024)

people with new hand scars participate in research and independently initiate scar treatment. Clinical testing of post-surgical hand scars is well tolerated. The NPSI is useful for exploring scar pain symptoms and may help us to learn about persistent scar pain. Pinprick and cold clinical tests may be useful objective pain tests for future scar research.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
wound healing
clinical evaluation
neuropathic pain
platelet rich plasma
spinal cord
current status
depressive symptoms
postoperative pain
combination therapy