Thursday, August 6, 2009

Link between skin innervation and neuropathic pain

Nerve conduction studies for large-diameter motor and sensory nerves were normal. This report documents a pure small-fibre sensory neuropathy after prolonged use of linezolid, and the relationship between skin innervation and corresponding neuropathic pain.

Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry 2008;79:97-99