Abstract
Study designProspective cohort. IntroductionThere is limited evidence for conservative management of patients with non-radicular peripheral neuropathic pain (PNP). PurposeTo investigate the effectiveness of a comprehensive treatment approach on pain and disability in patients with non–radicular PNP and to determine if improvements are maintained following the discontinuation of therapy. MethodsPatients received a multi-modal therapeutic intervention. Outcome measures were the shortened version of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire (QDASH), Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), and grip strength. Follow-up data were collected 5 ± 2 months post-discharge. ResultsThere was a significant improvement in the QDASH and mean pain (p < .001). There was no significant change in grip strength (p > .13). Follow-up data suggest that pain and disability scores are maintained (p < .001). ConclusionA comprehensive, conservative treatment program has a positive and lasting effect on pain and disability scores in patients with non-radicular PNP. Level of evidenceIIIa
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