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Neuromodulation for Refractory Neuropathic Pain Following Critical Illness: A Narrative Review and Phenotype-Based Clinical Framework
By Suresh Srinivasan, MD¹*, Kiran Khurshid MD2 , Uzam Hussain MD2 , Joseph Pathakamuri3, Mohanraj Palani Selvam MD3.
Abstract
Background
Persistent pain can complicate recovery after critical illness, but neuropathic pain remains incompletely characterized. Critical illness polyneuropathy, small-fiber injury, and focal peripheral nerve injuries may produce persistent pain alongside weakness, cognitive impairment, and psychological distress.