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Abstract
This study was designed to estimate the relative frequency of NP in the knees of OA Egyptian patients using the Leeds Assessment of Neuropathic Symptoms and Signs(LANSS),Douleur Neuropathique in 4 questions(DN4) & PainDETECT questionnaires and to relate this to patients’ and disease characteristics.
The study found in Egyptian adults of 40 years old &older with symptomatic knee OA 15.5 % had symptoms of NP, localized to their knees and is significantly related to age, KL &VAS. However, no relation was found between NP, localized to the knee and the quadriceps strength .
These findings suggest that neuropathic mechanisms may contribute to the OA pain experience.So, it should be kept in mind that patients with knee OA that describe intense pain may have a neuropathic component involved in the clinical condition. This should be taken into account while planning the treatment of these patients.