Necessity of collaboration between pain physicians and orthotists in pain medicine  

作　　者：Jin-Bok Yi Min Cheol Chang 

机构地区：[1]Department of Rehabilitation Technology,Hanseo University,Seosan 31962,South Korea [2]Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,College of Medicine,Yeungnam University,Daegu 705-717,South Korea

出　　处：《World Journal of Clinical Cases》2025年第19期11-13,共3页世界临床病例杂志(英文)

摘　　要：In this editorial,we comment on the article by Nagamine et al,published in the World Journal of Clinical Cases.The authors suggest that virtual reality technology has potential in alleviating pain by enhancing brain network functionality.Alongside virtual reality,various treatment methods are used to effectively manage musculoskeletal pain.One such method is the use of orthoses,which are applied in clinical settings.We emphasize the need for collaboration between pain physicians and orthotists when applying orthoses for pain management.The efficacy of orthoses is maximized when customized to the physical characteristics of each patient,type of disease,and location of pain.Orthoses are designed to restore anatomical alignment and biomechanical function;however,their success depends on the expertise of trained orthotists,who should effectively communicate with physicians and understand the mechanical principles of musculoskeletal alignment.The professional knowledge of orthotists is critical in ensuring that orthoses are appropriately designed and applied to achieve therapeutic efficacy.Since no single treatment modality typically offers sufficient relief for musculoskeletal pain,effective collaboration between pain physicians and orthotists is crucial to optimize the use of orthoses in the management of pain.

关 键 词：PAIN PHYSICIAN Orthotist Pain medicine ORTHOSIS 

分 类 号：R31[医药卫生—基础医学]