title: Modern techniques of pain management.
abstract: Even clinicians who keep up with the research literature on pain mechanisms may find themselves uncertain when trying to bring these new theories down to practical application for a patient with pain. The areas of dysfunction to be attacked should be systematically outlined, a complementary set of treatments be decided on, and follow-through be done in a reasonable number of visits. Physicians must also know when to refer a patient who goes beyond their own assessment and treatment skills.
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Perlman
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009619:Nociceptors / Q000503:physiopathology; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D059408:Pain Management; D010147:Pain Measurement / Q000379:methods