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The Worst Pain Is an Unexplained Pain.
The Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy
|April 22, 2025
Summary
This viewpoint advocates for functional diagnoses over pathoanatomical ones for musculoskeletal pain. Understanding pain functionally and communicating empathetically can improve patient well-being and treatment engagement.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Pain Management
- Physical Therapy
Background:
- Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain, particularly when unexplained, is linked to distress, fear, and medicalization.
- Pathoanatomical diagnoses show weak correlation between structural findings and pain, failing to explain the experience of pain.
- Current diagnostic approaches often lack a patient-centered focus.
Purpose of the Study:
- To advocate for nonpathoanatomical functional diagnoses for MSK pain.
- To explore the use of functional terminology and empathetic communication in patient care.
- To promote a person-centered model that integrates lifestyle factors and shared decision-making.
Main Methods:
- This is a viewpoint article, not a research study.
- It analyzes the limitations of pathoanatomical diagnoses in musculoskeletal pain.
- It proposes a shift towards functional classifications and patient-centered communication strategies.
Main Results:
- Functional diagnoses and relatable explanations can reduce fear and improve understanding of pain.
- Empathetic communication fosters better patient engagement with treatment.
- Integrating lifestyle factors within a shared decision-making framework enhances physical and psychological well-being.
Conclusions:
- A shift from pathoanatomical to functional diagnoses is recommended for musculoskeletal pain.
- Person-centered care, emphasizing functional understanding and empathetic communication, improves patient outcomes.
- This approach supports improved physical and psychological well-being for individuals experiencing pain.
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