Pain

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General Principles

Pain is subjective and therapy must be individualized. Chronic pain may not be associated with any objective physical findings. Pain scales can be employed for quantitation.

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General Principles

Pain is subjective and therapy must be individualized. Chronic pain may not be associated with any objective physical findings. Pain scales can be employed for quantitation.

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