This journal focuses on the study and treatment of pain, particularly related to joints and the spine. It covers topics such as the efficacy of various therapeutic interventions, including exercise, manual therapy, pharmacotherapy, and surgical approaches for conditions like osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis, and fractures. The journal also explores the underlying mechanisms of pain and inflammation, and the impact of these conditions on quality of life and functional recovery.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Anesthesiology and Pain MedicineQ4
RheumatologyQ4
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Scopus Categories
RheumatologyAnesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Bone health and osteoporosis researchMedical and Biological SciencesVitamin D Research StudiesDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesLegal and Regulatory AnalysisLinguistic, Cultural, and Literary StudiesMilitary Technology and StrategiesSpine and Intervertebral Disc PathologyBone Metabolism and DiseasesMusculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation