It is clear that previously we were ill-informed and misinformed about children's pain. Recent
investigations have led not only to a burgeoning of understanding of pediatric pain, but also …

The evaluation and management of pain in children with rheumatic diseases are still in the
early stages of empirical development. Nevertheless, with the advent of the PPQ, systematic …

Accurate, reliable, and timely assessment of pain is critical for effective management of
musculoskeletal pain conditions. The assessment of pain in infants, children, and …

Pain in infants, children, and adolescents warrants study from a developmental, behavioral,
and physiological perspective because maturation of physical, emotional, and cognitive …

Noninflammatory musculoskeletal (MSK) pain in children and adolescents is a common
reason for pediatric rheumatology referral. Chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) is defined …

Infants, children, and adolescents presenting with pain differ dramatically in physical,
cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and social characteristics. This chapter presents an …

Back pain is a relatively common presenting symptom in children and adolescents. Typical
causes include muscle strain or spasm, spinal deformities (eg, Scheuermann kyphosis …

Background The curriculum for professionals working in paediatric rheumatology should
include pain but it is unclear to what extent this currently occurs. The aim of this study was to …

This chapter provides an overview of chronic pain in children. It defines and describes the
main types of chronic pain experienced by children and adolescents and discusses the …

One of the most remarkable advances has been the realization that the system that mediates
children's pain is subtle and complex. We now know we cannot completely control pain by …