Abstract: ObjectiveTo observe the effects of comprehensive therapy on central pain after incomplete spinal cord injury. Methods12 patients with central pain after incomplete spinal cord injury who accepted comprehensive therapy were assessed with McGill pain questionnaire (MPQ) and visual analogue scale (VAS) before and after treating. ResultsThe scores of pain rating index sensory quality (PRI-S), pain rating index totality (PRI-T), the number of words chosen (NWC), pain rating index affective quality (PRI-A) and present pain intensity (PPI)_max in MPQ and VAS were significantly decreased(P<0.01 or P<0.05).ConclusionThe comprehensive therapy is practical effective on central pain after incomplete spinal cord injury.

Key words: spinal cord injury, central pain, combination of Chinese medicine and Western medicine, McGill pain questionnaire