Musculoskeletal Pain: Inflammatory Mechanisms, Diagnostic Evaluation, and Pain Management
1. Introduction to Musculoskeletal Pain Musculoskeletal pain is a broad, encompassing clinical symptom that refers to discomfort originating from the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, or muscles. It is the most pervasive cause of severe, long-term pain and physical disability globally. The presentation of this pain is remarkably heterogeneous; it may be an acute, sharp sensation … Read more