Definition and Classification of Pain
by
William A. Grana, MD, MPH
OKO Pain Management describes current definitions and classification of pain related problems in this section. With advances in clinical knowledge, it is not always easy for the practitioner to keep up to date. Timely and up to date information is provided at the click of the mouse.
Keywords: nociceptive pain, neuropathic pain, acute pain, chronic pain, pain measurement, pain perception
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