How Well Do Current Laboratory Biomarkers Inform Clinical Decision-Making in Chronic Pain Management?

Jonathan M HagedornJoshua GunnRyan BudwanyRyan Steven D'SouzaKrishnan ChakravarthyTimothy Ray Deer

Published in: Journal of pain research (2021)

The studies reviewed suggested that specific biomarkers may help identify those patients at risk of disease development and function as a prognostic indicator for disease progression and treatment response. However, additional research is necessary before specific recommendations can be made, and current clinical decision-making is modified.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
decision making
clinical practice
pain management