Sensation of pain
Sensation of pain is recorded in three ranking scales. The patient reports their subjective estimation of the extent of the current pain (1) at rest, (2) during movement and (3) under stress.
Sensation of pain
Screening
Procedure: This is ascertained using a numerical rating scale. The doctor asks the patient to rank their current sensation of pain on a scale of 0 (= absolutely no pain, freedom from symptoms) to 10 (= unbearable, strongest imaginable pain). Values are obtained and recorded for pain at rest, during movement and under stress (compression and tensile).
In addition the patient is asked whether they are taking any painkillers.
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