Neuropathic pain is pain that arises as a direct consequence of a lesion or diseases affecting the somatosensory system. Despite the availability of many effective drugs and guidelines for the treatment of neuropathic pain, evidence from the United States and Europe suggests that they are not widely used, and many cases remain under- or untreated. Our goal through the global year campaign is to raise awareness of issues surrounding neuropathic pain.
Monday's launch includes a press release, a series of fact sheets examining the many aspects of neuropathic pain, and other resources for you to learn more about this important form of pain. Many are available to download free of charge.
