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2. Bilateral abnormalities in neuropathic pain<br />

3.3.5. Correlation between background pain and <strong>QST</strong> parameters<br />

All patients reported ongoing spontaneous pain (NRS mean 64.1, SD ± 21.4) at their<br />

affected side before the <strong>QST</strong> assessment took place (see Table 2-1). There were no<br />

significant correlations found using Pearson correlations between background pain<br />

and <strong>QST</strong> parameters. A significant correlation was found between the frequencies of<br />

sensory abnormalities at the contralateral side with background pain (r=0.231; p

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