Treatment of Pediatric Chronic Pain with Tramadol Hydrochloride: Siblings with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome - Hypermobility Type

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of tramadol hydrochloride for the treatment of chronic pain refractory to previous treatment in two pediatric patients.METHODS: Tramadol hydrochloride was administered (50 mg/day to 150 mg/day) to two siblings with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome -- Hypermobility type refractory to previous pharmacological treatments, and changes in pain intensity and physical activity were assessed.RESULTS: Pain intensity decreased and physical activity improved within days of starting therapy. Positive results have been maintained for 30 months.CONCUSIONS: Tramadol hydrochloride was a safe and effective treatment for relieving chronic pain in two pediatric patients suffering from the hypermobility type of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. No morbidity or side effects were noted during the 30-month follow-up.