Korean J Pain.  2025 Apr;38(2):213-214. 10.3344/kjp.25007.

Nociplastic pain: exploring the concept and ongoing discussions

• Quintner J
• Weisman A
• Cohen M

• KMID: 2566654
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3344/kjp.25007

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