Hysterical paralysis in the upper extremity of chronic pain patients

Diana D. Cardenas; Judy Larson; Kelly J. Egan

doi:10.1016/0003-9993(86)90085-7

Hysterical paralysis in the upper extremity of chronic pain patients

Diana D. Cardenas, Judy Larson, Kelly J. Egan

Rehabilitation Medicine

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Abstract

The patient with chronic pain who develops the conversion symptom of hysterical paralysis in the upper extremity can be treated successfully by rehabilitation medicine services, using a shaping behavioral program. Four case reports illustrate the management of this condition and the basic ingredients for such a program are outlined. The approach is based upon learning principles and experience with conversion reactions affecting gait. Treatment outcome often is related directly to the care and skill with which psychological assessment is performed and to the coordinated effort of the various team members.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	190-193
Number of pages	4
Journal	Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
Volume	67
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0003-9993(86)90085-7
State	Published - Mar 1986

Keywords

Conversion disorder: Hysteria
Pain
Paralysis
Rehabilitation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Rehabilitation

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