title: Invasive techniques utilized in chronic pain management.
abstract: A multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of chronic pain has been one of the most effective means of restoring the ability of a patient to return to an increased level of function. Many techniques used for diagnostic and therapeutic means have been utilized as part of this approach. This paper will describe some of the more common invasive techniques used in the treatment of chronic pain.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Wang
mesh_terms: D000698:Analgesia / Q000379:methods*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D006254:Hawaii; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010146:Pain / Q000175:diagnosis; D059408:Pain Management; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D016896:Treatment Outcome