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What is the definition of Acute Pain?
Acute pain is defined as pain that occurs suddenly, is usually sharp, and lasts no longer than six months. Acute pain may be mild, moderate, or severe. Acute pain usually means that there is an underlying cause that needs to be evaluated. Acute pain goes away when the underlying cause has resolved. Some causes of acute pain include cuts and burns, dental work, muscle strains, inflammation, tissue damage, diseases, fractured bones, surgery, and labor and childbirth.
What are the symptoms of Acute Pain?
The symptoms of acute pain depend on the cause. Symptoms of acute pain include pain that occurs suddenly; an uncomfortable or unpleasant feeling; a sharp pain that may be mild, moderate, or severe and that lasts for hours, days, or months; pain that lasts no longer than six months; and pain that goes away when the underlying condition has resolved.
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What are the current treatments for Acute Pain?
Treatment for acute pain depends on the cause and may include rest; cold or hot packs; physical therapy; exercise; stress reduction; aspirin; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or naproxen; muscle relaxants; opioids (narcotics); electrical stimulation therapy; antidepressants; trigger point injections; nerve blocks; steroids; and acupuncture.
Who are the top Acute Pain Local Doctors?
Lars Nielsen-Arendt
Elite in Acute Pain
Lars Nielsen-Arendt
Elite in Acute Pain
Lars Nielsen-Arendt
Aalborg, DK 

Lars Nielsen-Arendt practices in Aalborg, Denmark. Mr. Nielsen-Arendt is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pain, Tension Headache, Chronic Pain, Knee Replacement, and Osteotomy.

Ian Gilron
Elite in Acute Pain
Ian Gilron
Elite in Acute Pain
Ian Gilron
76 Stuart Street, 
Kingston, ON, CA 

Ian Gilron practices in Kingston, Canada. Mr. Gilron is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Neuralgia, Acute Pain, Chronic Pain, Knee Replacement, and Hysterectomy.

 
 
 
 
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Henrik Kehlet
Elite in Acute Pain
Henrik Kehlet
Elite in Acute Pain
Henrik Kehlet
Herlev, DK 

Henrik Kehlet practices in Herlev, Denmark. Mr. Kehlet is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pain, Hernia, Chronic Pain, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

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What are the latest Acute Pain Clinical Trials?
A Motion Exergaming Approach to Promote Self-Managing Fatigue and Pain After Head and Neck Cancer Treatment
A Motion Exergaming Approach to Promote Self-Managing Fatigue and Pain After Head and Neck Cancer Treatment
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: October 15, 2025
Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: This overall objective of the RCT is to test an intervention to overcome the PA barriers for head and neck cancer (HNC) patients during the first 6 months after their treatment. PAfitME stands for a personalized Physical Activity intervention with fitness graded Motion Exergames. PAfitME is delivered via a tested mix of FaceTime calls and home visits, uses commercially available exergaming platfor...

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Efficacy of Methylprednisolone for Pain Control After ACL Repair: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Efficacy of Methylprednisolone for Pain Control After ACL Repair: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: October 15, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 4

Summary: Opioids are commonly used after orthopedic surgery for pain control but have been shown to increase complications, surgeries, readmissions, and risk for opioid use disorder. The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of adding a methylprednisolone taper to the pain regimen after ACL repair surgery to determine if this results in decreased postoperative pain and opioid use without incre...

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