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Review
. 2020 Sep;102-B(9):1122-1127.
doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.102B9.BJJ-2020-0091.R1.

Talking points for the safe and effective alleviation of pain

Laura E Brown  1 , Amirreza Fatehi  2 , David Ring  2
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Review

Talking points for the safe and effective alleviation of pain

Laura E Brown et al. Bone Joint J. 2020 Sep.

Abstract

Evidence suggests that the alleviation of pain is enhancedby a strong patient-clinician relationship and attending to a patient's social and mental health. There is a limited role for medication, opioids in particular. Orthopaedic surgeons can use comprehensive biopsychosocial strategies to help people recover and can work with colleagues who have the appropriate expertise in order to maximize pain alleviation with optimal opioid stewardship. Preparing patients for elective surgery and caring for them after unplanned injury or surgery can benefit from planned and practiced strategies based in communication science. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2020;102-B(9):1122-1127.

Keywords: Communication; Mental health; Pain alleviation; Patient-clinician relationship; Social health.

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