Pain Amplification Syndrome: A Biopsychosocial Approach

Pediatric neurologists frequently encounter patients who present with significant musculoskeletal pain that cannot be attributed to a specific injury or illness, which can often be defined as Pain Amplification Syndrome (PAS). PAS in children and adolescents is the result of a heightened pain sensitivity pathway, which is intensified by significant biological, psychological, and social contributors. Appropriate assessment and multimodal intervention of PAS are crucial to treatment success, including neurology and behavioral health collaborative treatment plans to restore patient function and reduce pain perception.

Source: Seminars in Pediatric Neurology - October 19, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Lisa B. Namerow, Emily Kutner, Emily Wakefield, Barbara Rzepski, Robert Sahl Source Type: research