Pain Medicine

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• Which department should I see for long-lasting back pain?
  Orthopedics(정형외과) is generally the first department to consider for persistent back pain, as it specializes in musculoskeletal conditions that commonly cause this symptom. Depending on findings, you may be referred to Neurosurgery(신경외과) if nerve or spinal cord involvement is suspected, or to Rehabilitation Medicine(재활의학과) for functional recovery support. Pain Medicine(마취통증의학과) may also be involved when pain management is a primary focus.
• Which department should I see for knee pain with a cold sensation?
  Orthopedics(정형외과) is generally the first department to see for knee pain combined with a cold sensation, as it covers joint, bone, and surrounding tissue issues. If the cold sensation suggests a circulatory or nerve-related cause, you may be referred to Vascular Surgery(혈관외과) or Neurology(신경과). In some cases, Pain Medicine(마취통증의학과) is involved when the discomfort is chronic or complex in nature.
• Which department should I see for tingling, shooting nerve pain?
  Pain Medicine(마취통증의학과) is generally the first department that evaluates tingling and shooting nerve pain, as it specializes in diagnosing and managing pain of neurological origin. Depending on where the pain originates — such as the spine, a peripheral nerve, or a specific joint — you may also be referred to Neurology(신경과) or Orthopedics(정형외과) for further evaluation.
• Which department should I see for non-surgical pain treatment?
  Pain Medicine(마취통증의학과) is generally the first department to consider when you want to manage pain without surgery, as it specializes in non-surgical approaches to chronic and acute pain. Depending on the underlying cause, you may also be referred to or visit Orthopedics(정형외과), Neurology(신경과), or Rehabilitation Medicine(재활의학과) in addition to or following your initial consultation.
• Which department should I see for severe neck pain?
  Orthopedics(정형외과) or Neurology(신경과) is generally the first choice for severe neck pain, depending on whether the main concern is structural (bones, discs, joints) or nerve-related (numbness, tingling, radiating pain). If pain is accompanied by arm weakness or radiating symptoms, a referral between the two departments is common.
• Which department should I see for shoulder pain and stiffness?
  Orthopedics(정형외과) is generally the first department to consider for shoulder pain and stiffness, as it specializes in musculoskeletal conditions affecting joints, muscles, and tendons. If the pain may be related to nerve compression in the neck or spine, Neurosurgery(신경외과) or Neurology(신경과) may also be involved. In cases where pain management is the primary concern without a clear structural cause, Pain Medicine(마취통증의학과) can play a supporting role.

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