somatic pain


somatic pain

Neurology Pain arising in nerve endings of muscles, skin, bones; it is highly localizable–the "trademark" indicator of SP is the ability to localize it with “pin point" or fingerpoint precision; Pts describe SP as aching, gnawing Examples Bone Fx, wounds, large bruises, bone metastases. See Pain, Pain management.

so·mat·ic pain

(sō-mat'ik pān) Unpleasant sensation originating in the skin, ligaments, muscles, bones, or joints.