Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Volume 89, Issue 3, Supplement 1 , Pages S38-S40 , March 2008

Interventions in Chronic Pain Management. 1. Update on Important Definitions in Pain Management

  • Michele Y. Holding, MD

      Affiliations

    • The Back Pain Center PC, Phoenixville, PA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence to Michele Y. Holding, MD, The Back Pain Center PC, 100 First Ave, Phoenixville, PA 19460
    • ,
  • Michael F. Saulino, MD

      Affiliations

    • Moss Rehabilitation, Elkins Park, PA
    • ,
  • E. Anthony Overton, DO

      Affiliations

    • Rothman Institute, Philadelphia, PA
    • ,
  • Ira D. Kornbluth, MD

      Affiliations

    • Spine Medicine and Rehabilitation Therapies, Westminster, MD.
    • ,
  • Mitchell K. Freedman, DO

      Affiliations

    • Rothman Institute, Philadelphia, PA

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doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2007.12.011

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