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The majority of patients with osteoarthritis present to orthopaedic surgeons seeking relief of pain and associated restoration of function. Although our understanding of the physiology of pain has improved greatly over the last 25 years there remain a number of unexplained pain-related observations in patients with osteoarthritis. The understanding of pain in osteoarthritis, its modulation and treatment is central to orthopaedic clinical practice and in this annotation we explore some of the current concepts applicable. We also introduce the concept of the 'phantom joint' as a cause for persistent pain after joint replacement.

Original publication

DOI

10.1302/0301-620X.90B3.20167

Type

Journal article

Journal

J Bone Joint Surg Br

Publication Date

03/2008

Volume

90

Pages

280 - 287

Keywords

Arthroplasty, Replacement, Humans, Nociceptors, Orthopedic Procedures, Osteoarthritis, Pain, Pain Management, Pain Measurement, Pain Threshold