Cannabinoids for treatment of postoperative neuropathic pain: a case report

Abstract

Postoperative neuropathic pain (NP) is an important clinic condition with recurring pain and that may be a result of transection, contusion, nerve inflammation or stretching. Studies with cannabis have been conducted involving patients with refractory epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, sleep disorders, and chronic pain. Cannabinoids have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. This paper reports a case of a 65-year-old male with postoperative NP, with lumbar scoliosis and spondiloarthrosis, and lumbar disc herniation. The use of cannabinoids associated with analgesics in our patient decreased postoperative NP intensity with an acceptable side effect profile.