Orthopedic surgery—whether following trauma or performed electively—often involves significant postoperative pain and functional limitation. Optimal ...

Our bodies send us signals throughout the day to prompt us into action. Our stomachs growl to indicate we're hungry, so we eat. We shiver, so we put on a sweater. And when we feel pain, we may take ...

One of us is an anesthesiologist. The other is a health economist and a pain patient. We've seen many people get trapped on ...

These three stories of perseverance and hope with acute pain can help you take the first step toward better care.